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For four star German, try Pluto's in Palo Alto. This is a great place. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great combination of carbs and protein.Make sure you get the garlic curly fries.Innovative format and delicious menu.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to this place, I've only ever had their "build your own salads" but they're sooo good. Reasonably priced and fast and friendly service... can't ask for much more.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the workers are sooo nice to me. i'm the type of person that gets reaallyy eye hungry. i feel hungry and i see food so i think, "i need to eat EVERYTHING!!!!!". wrong. i eat half and feel full...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone seems to be giving it a 4 and I'd love to too but I can't. The food was good and fresh. I created my own fabulous salad. I had a tasty sandwich as well. My friend and I shared one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While living in the Bay Area, I never really understood the appeal of Pluto's. It always seemed a little overrated and a bit chaotic. I mean, every time I went, I was overwhelmed by the array of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, i enjoy this place and their delicious sandwiches/salads. I had an amazing portobello sandwich on sourdough here last weekend. The flavors were delicious, i enjoyed the balsamic dressing, and the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for dinner and I ordered the main salad with tri tip for $7. Pretty standard salad with fresh ingredients. So if you're in the area looking for something inexpensive, light and healthy to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DIY service at this hot spot. I had a very satisfying salad (the smaller plate) and a thick slice of fresh bread. It was plenty enough. Was happy to be able to add glazed walnuts as one of my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, I have to agree with the majority of reviews about Plutos - very reasonably priced food that is fresh and healthy. My meal consisted of delicious roast turkey and vegetables - tasted like a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the rootbeer on tap.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great custom made salads
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$7 for a healthy and filling lunch.I get the 1/2 salad (plenty o food for lunch without giving you food coma).Here's the trick, for those of you new to Plutos. Line on the right is for salad, line on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sandwiches in town (tied with Sprouts).
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was fine, but not great. They give a lot of garlic fries for $2, so that's good. I found the staff to be great, but I went at a non-busy time.I'd give this place a solid 3.5 stars, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The First thing that you feel when you walk in the door is sheer small. Yes the restaurant is rather small compared to some of the other places located in Downtown Palo Alto. My Meal;Side Salad...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fresh tasting farmer's salad, large entree size for 6.95, add things like pork sausage or juicy tri-tip to round it outdefinitely get the orange pieces, strawberries, candied walnuts to make a tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong. I love Pluto's food. Great concept, good food, reasonable price. I just don't understand why it's a requirement that you have to be a total A**hole to work there. I've been to 3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a Go-To when I lived in SF. It was a bit of a scene in the Marina and definitely happenin' in PA! I recommend: main farmers green salad with juicy, seasoned-just-right tri tip, balsamic...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the salads are so huge! And surprisingly reasonably priced, especially for PA. We came here after drooling over our friend's take out salads a few nights before. My husband and I got the main...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I call this place, the salad place cuz you can pretty much make anything there. nice table layout with a cool bar top outlooking the downtown area. Tis nice if you are a people watcher hehe. they also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is very health conscious compared to the meat and potato places that i grew up around back on the east coast (go jerz). the food here is excellent, however i would like to add that the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's salads are fabulous, since you design them yourself. Your choices include type of greens, seven salad toppings (from a varied selection that includes a number of unusual options), type of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow this place is pretty delicious. I met up with one of my old dormmates here, and he suggested this place since I forgot he became a vegetarian. My sister also said good things about the Santana Row...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm.... love the candied walnuts and the garlic curly fries. Is it bad I like all the unhealthiest stuff at the salad shop? Condiment wise they also carry Sierra Nevada pale ale's sweet mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like salad, you will like Pluto's. Here you get to construct your own - choose your meat topping (or not), your greens, add four ingredients, and your dressing, and they go to the cash register...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little place! Very kid-friendly, as they have a kid's menu that is diverse and even attractive. The portions are nicely sized and I love the fact that it's sorta buffet-style, yet you...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my absolute favorite place to get a salad.If you're a first timer, it can be tricky but it's worth it!!You grab a little paper menu, decide what kind of lettuce you want, what size salad,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I buy dinner here almost every Friday night, and I have been doing that for about 2 years. The salads are great! They are perfect as a to-go dinner to enjoy at home with some wine. The food is very...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars to be exact.Don't get me wrong, this place is pretty good. I just didn't think it met the 4 start level quite yet.The sandwiches are always worth the money - I find that the grilled herb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Genuinely good and well-priced. Need to go back for more!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just happened to park in front of this place for lunch, so checked out the menu and went in - WELL worth it!My wife and I had great salads - real big, lots of great toppings, good dressings and a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My review is based on both my experiences at the San Jose and Palo Alto restaurantsSan Jose- Bigger Portions, Bigger facility, friendly staffPalo Alto- Smaller portions, smaller facility, RUDE STAFFI...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love salads. And I can pick up to 7 or 8 toppings here for a ridiculously inexpensive price! It's kind of loud inside and super busy during lunch hours, but hey, fresh salads, great price- who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh food. Noisy atmosphere. Chaotic ordering process.I had a vegan salad. I like that they had interesting ingredients like fennel and jicama.It was busy at lunch time and they could have done a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good food, and generous portions, but good luck figuring out the menu your first time! Best bet is just to point at what you want behind the glass bar.They do have a lot of yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still the same, hasn't really change for good or bad. Need fish again for instance.Like the grill sourdough that is actually on a real grill, not a flat piece of metal., with fresh meats that you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Think Chipotle, but salad.Super fast, inexpensive, delicious and fresh food - this build-your-own salad joint needs to be replicated in San Diego like yesterday. You can get either the smaller side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying two things: I only got the salad and this score may partially be attributed to the state of the typical American stomach, not necessarily to Pluto itself.That...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is one of those places where you can stuff your face with a giant salad and not feel the least bit guilty b/c everything you're eating is fresh and healthy (unless you selected caesar dressing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved this place since they opened circa 1996 in the Marina (SF). Hands down, my favorite place. Healthy, quick and inexpensive. I just wish there were one in Redwood City / San Carlos /...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really nice green salad with very tasty tri-tip. Great price too at less than $8. Great healthy alternative to the Cheesecake Factory across the street!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today with a co-worker who had been to a different location but raved about the salads. Since it was downtown PA, we got there just before noon. Boy, am I glad we did. I had done a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is nice... good fresh salads food is good... it is way noisy though when lunch hour strikes and the self serve service thing that they have going on is a bit odd
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fresh and very good!Great value too. My children love to eat here, and that is a bonus since the food is quality and cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh and tasty, inexpensive, but noisy. My title says it all. Salad was fresh and a good value. One of the better deals in downtown Palo Alto. My only major issue for giving 4 stars is that it's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! We used to go here all the time when we lived in the area 7 years ago, and came back today to find it's still reasonably priced and the food is great. I wish they'd open one in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for lunch in downtown PA... Their salads are SOOOOOO yummy! A side salad is definitely enough to fill you -- I promise. With all the toppings and meat (if you so choose) it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was stuck in the studying abyss that was HHD, I often had massive greens cravings. Pluto's is the only quick and easy way to satisfy the herbivore in me. I always get the side salad with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i love down town Palo Alto... i always walked down university w one of my very good friends and we always come across plutos. so we decided to do plutos for Sunday brunch.... it took us a while to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Pluto's in SF for lunch. It was pretty quiet compared to the night we went to Pluto's in Palo Alto. Same sandwich, but soooo much better. The tri-tip was juicy and delicious not that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a solid meal that will really stick to your ribs -- maybe a delicious portobello mushroom sandwich with cheese with a side of onion rings w/ tangy hot dipping sauce, or maybe with a side...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my home away from home for eating! This is seriously my favorite place to eat. It's chill and comfortable to eat there or get it to go. All the workers are really nice and friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, delicious, filling salads (and sandwiches). I got a side order and couldn't even finish it! But I also ordered the garlic curly fries - very nice addition to the meal, but I had bad garlic...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I initially came in here to grab a sandwich, but decided to go with a salad after seeing that everybody was eating a salad, not a sandwich. It took me a few minutes to figure out how exactly to order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visit this Pluto's often for lunch around noon during the work week. It's usually pretty packed, and sometimes seating isn't guaranteed, especially if you are 3 or more. There's usually a line,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys know how to make a bomb sandwich and a massive, fresh salad! If you are starving during lunch time and you find yourself in Palo Alto, head over to Plutos - they will fill you up. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten at Pluto's once but I must say I enjoyed the simple salad and sandwich offerings. I had the turkey sandwich and a salad and it was very good. Prices were fair and service was quick...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I'm a little hesitant to pay $6 for a salad I can make myself, but let's be honest . . . I'm never, ever going to have a fridge that has as many salad add-ons as Pluto's does.Pluto's makes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is awesome, especially their salad's. It's economical, there's rarely a wait and the environment is very comfortable. My favorite dish is a Main Salad with Farmer's Greens lettuce and chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the garlic fries, mushrooms, and kick ass sandwiches! salads are great too... always yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent! Salad, sandwiches, meats all top notch and delicious. I've only been there during peak lunch hours and it's pure madness. It's in a very compact space, which makes things...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Pluto. Great food. Healthy too. Great price for the meal. Great atmosphere. A little loud, but so what.The salads are unbelievable. My favorite lunch place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm writing about how much i love the salads at pluto's. i usually go to the one at santana row. just beware of going right at the lunch rush. too many people in line! i do wish they could find a way...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved plutos since college and it still doesn't disappoint. I get sick of it a little because I end up eating here all the time, esp. because its right next to my office building, but its still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something truly amazing about a place that can offer great quality fresh food quickly and not kill your wallet. In my humble opinion, this is the best restaurant chain ever invented when it...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The right salad combination takes couple attempts.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
chicken sandwich I ordered was really dry and had no flavor. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. Environment wasn't too nice either.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the concept of building your own salad. Fresh, fast, and reasonable prices. I typically eat small portions, so the side salad w/meat is always perfect for me. It's not spectacular, but not...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good prices, but small portions. Good choices, but too many. My husband and I split a full salad with chicken on top and one of their special sandwiches and I was honestly still hungry afterward. As...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a fan of Pluto's for as long as I can remember. The food quality is consistently high and the selection is fresh and tasty. I will admit that I have always ordered the salad, but have...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for lunch a few times in the past year. The food always looks fresh and delicious. I usually get the grilled tri-tip sandwich or tri-tip salad. The tri-tip has always been flavorful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why can't I replicate Pluto's salads at home??? They're so dang good!I hate eating green things normally, but I love the salads here. They have a very efficient system of getting people through the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There must be some deep-space alien blessing on the hands of the chefs, because somehow the sandwiches and salads they make in front of my very eyes come out just transcendentally delicious. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a pretty good make-your-own salad place with delectable sides. I've never tried their sandwiches, but the salads are pretty good with healthy portions (the "side salad" is big enough...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew salads could be this divine. I'm not one to be a fan of salads most of the time but dang fruity goodness in my salad! Getting to add my own toppings I went for eggs, and tons of fruits....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I was craving a big salad today, and thanks to Yelp!, I found Plutos :)The salad was humongous and I couldn't even finish it! I liked being able to pick out everything I wanted on it and that it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your looking for a good salad place, this is it! But whats great they have a lot of everything else on the menu such as fries, sandwiches, and treats like cookies, and other sugary snacks....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Healthy, fast and cheap! You pick what you want in your salad and they toss it together for you. Everything looks fresh with a wide selection of veggies, seeds, boiled eggs, etc. You can add...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Faithful readers of mine know that my home address sees a lot of pizza nights. To make up for this in some small way, my roommate and I often "detox." Now, we're not talking crazy maple syrup-lemon...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place for the first time this week. A definite to try and I';; be back. I love the set up and how you can just tell them what you want on the salad rather saying hold x, y, and z from your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best guaranteed good not-too-expensive food in Palo Alto-- you can't go wrong here.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here today with my husband who wanted to stroll around downtown PA. He was craving American food and I just wanted something mellow since my stomach was still recovering from last night. Upon...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is practically my kitchen. Whenever I feel guilty about whatever I had for lunch that day, I go here for dinner, get it to go and eat it while driving to a gig... They are not very consistent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good healthy places for a nice salad. There are days where they're salad toppings are lacking, but they never really disappoint. They give you a whole ton of salad (I swear its a whole head of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great deal - college student prices with big portions. Pick your own ingredient salads, carved turkey sandwiches, soups and sides. The lunar dip sandwich is one of my favorites. I am always a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had a large salad here. The chicken was totally inedible - very hard and possibly old? It was just unchewable and I didn't eat any of it! Waste of money on the meat. Just go for the other stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for their salads and fries and nothing else because DH's recommendation was that I stick to that and just that. Their sandwiches either came to him burnt or boring.Prices are reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the convenience and prices. Very healthy too with all the salads and white meats. Very unique way of ordering with tons of unique combinations with the various sides...I ordered like 3 plates of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum! this place never disappoints. I often question why i even fuss about where i am going to eat when plutos is right there! seating might be scarce during the lunch rush but do what i do take it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of those places you must try!!! Here's why:1. Food is soooo good! Gourmet salad/sandwich style2. Cheap!3. Quick. You order at the salad or sandwich station and then go to the cashier line to pay....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsI've had the salads here, and they're aight (2.5 starish), but this time I had a sandwich for the first time and I was surprised at how good it was! It was a chicken sandwich w/ cheese and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These types of places I normally get disappointed. To my surprise, Pluto's really hit the spot. Impressed with the whole package deal: fresh salad greens, fresh ingredients, abundant choice, prudent...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Turkey- excellent.Wings - what the f. They need to whack off that flipper part at the end of the wing.Location - A few blocks from my house. Good move.Vibe - Palo Alto chic. Singlespeeds, singles,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know... I have been two times now, and I was expecting to be blown away... but it didn't live up to the Yelp reviews. The first time I thought my salad was pretty bland. The second time I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! the salad w/steak is a steal! if you were to go to safeway and buy all them ingredients you like to switch up in your salad you'd end up spending over $50...oh yeah...here's a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime any of my friends visit me, I take them to PLUTOS!! It's pretty hilarious because 6 years ago EVERYONE who knew me wouldve laughed at the idea of me going to a restaurant and buying salad. But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ryan T, my boyfriend and I decided Pluto's was the place for us. We all ordered sandwiches, Ryan T had Portobello on focaccia and a Hefeweizen to wash it down. My boyfriend and I both had roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this Pluto's off and on for the past four or five years. Yummy fresh foods at the right price. I also appreciate a few microbrews on tap. Yesterday I had a portabello mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK salads, albeit with a confusing ordering system. The portion size on the meat is definitely small, and has gone down in the past year, as has the quality of the ingredients. Still, you can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the mood for some rabbit food and knew just where to go for a hefty portion of some fresh, crisp, greens with an unlimited amount of toppings and a slice of bread to soak up the extra caesar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had this place Yelp Bookmarked for over a year. I finally tried it and yes, it's true.. it's really that good. And, you don't have to tip either.I had their chicken sausage sandwich with a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The steak salad is the only thing that has ever appealed to me other than french fries, which I will eat anywhere. It's cafeteria style and I don't really like that. There is the chance that your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pluto's. I love their marinated flank steak farmer's green salads, which is all I ever get there. (I had one of their flank steak sandwiches once, it was "ok".) The way this place works is that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place for lunch. Fresh Salads and nice size pannini sandwiches! Try the tri tip sandwich and caesar salad. Very fresh salad! Sandwich was very crisp and seasoned well. The soup was so so. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick. Easy. Healthy. Fun. Seating can be tricky during peak hours.Overall, I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always looking for places to eat that offer good quality, fresh food for a fair price, and I'm happy to say that Pluto's delivers on all counts.Where else can you get a large custom made salad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to come if you need to grab a quick, inexpensive eat to take back to the office. It is also one of the more healthier options along University Avenue as you can order a salad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yea, I'm a fan but not that huge of a fan. Yes, the salads are great because you choose all of the ingredients but the price for all the good veggie chow is very expensive. Leaves, greens and stems....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my friends wanted to come here and said it has really good salads, I was like, "Um...do they have anything else? I'm not much of a salad person." Well, we went there, and sure enough, the super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a quick lunch with co-worker. I prefer the Santana Row location. Lunch is crazy busy with lines extending into the tables. I got a side salad - nothing special. Tables were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A staple of my Stanford days, nothing beats a Pluto's salad and the 7 toppings of goodness.Also love their mash potato and gravy side. And cannot go there without ordering the Chicken Asteroids...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my idea of a good fastfood place. At first it was daunting since that silly piece of paper they make you look at is confusing, I don't know why they keep this silly tradition. Can't you guys...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a little bit of nostalgia when we visited Pluto's a few weeks ago. When hubby was a grad student at Stanford 8 years ago this was one of his favorite spots in town and even though I think we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
MEAT LOVERS, DONT EVEN TRY!I've had to eat here with many of my salad-loving friends who are obsessed with Pluto's. Myself, not being even a salad-liker, had a really hard time eating there. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best tossed salads (made to order!) and sandwiches in Palo Alto. You will leave feeling very full and content, even with just a main salad. Pick as many toppings as you like, and woohoo! You won't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM- I love Pluto's more and more each time I come. Prices are good for how much green you get! I was first overwhelmed with how many toppings you can get, but now that I know how to work a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's has Thomas Kemper rootbeer on tap. That alone gave my meal additional stars or even all the stars it got. I think perhaps I must have misordered.Aside for the rootbeer everything else it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Never again.First-timers - beware. There is an odd system of ordering and nobody behind the counter willing or able to help out amidst the chaos and language barrier.Basically, you mark your order on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As other yelpers have mentioned it is a bit confusing if it is your first time coming to Pluto's. Luckily I went with a co-worker who pretty much told me what to do. For salads:The person behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the salad with the tri tip and it was pretty awesome. The salad tasted fresh, the meat was good, but the only downside was that I didn't ask for dressing on the side, so my veggies were way too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I come here all the time for the "healthier" option and it's a quick stop on my way home to pick up a salad. IF they actually get your salad correct, it's great... but I gotta tell ya, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have not been here since last year, so I'm due for a trip. Another place I've gone w/ work people. What I like is you have the ability to create your own salad with so many choices that they offer....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Pluto's for the first time last week. I got a main salad with carved turkey for the meat. The person who waited on me was super helpful and nice. They were out of roasted fennel as a salad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, I can eat here 2-3 times a week. They make great salads for a decent price! You go in , pick up a order sheet (to left of the line.. trust me.. I've seen people quite confused) and pick a line....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Freshly tossed salad topped with freshly grilled tri-tip. Lunch really can't get any healthier and yummier.I always order the side salad with meat. The main salad is just way too big. Even though...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My lunch group went to Pluto's for lunch a couple weeks ago but it was Friday and the place was overflowing with a line out the door so we went elsewhere. We tried again today this time getting there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads. Period.Fresh ingredients, awesome dressings, and great gilled and baked meats. Prices are reasonable, but watch out, little things add up (special ingredients, fresh bread, specialty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hope this review isn't taken the wrong way, but my beef with this place is the language breakdown. I've been here twice, and have been impressed by the concept and the selection. But - though my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated.Lines are always out the door for no reason. Requires proper segregation of duties wherein one person pays, another looks out for an empty table in the already-cramped place.The tri-tip,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The side salads are usually more than enough, and a word of advice, if you know one of the guys is gonna hook you up with some extra, ask for it to go, since sometimes the guy at the register will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than the Santana Row location, but not sure if it's just as good as the Davis one -- still on the fence about that!I haven't had a bad salad experience here -- consistently good. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nice-sized custom salads but the cramped location and inconsiderate staff were so annoying that I'd never come here again.Nice options to define your own custom salad or sandwich. If you're new to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The salads are not bad, but nothing to write home about either.Word of Caution: NEVER order anything with grilled tri-tip on it!!! They apparently lack the ability to clean the grill which leaves...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew that the best salad outside of Berkeley would be in Palo Alto? Everything in the salads here is fresh, cheap, and completely customizable. You choose your lettuce, size, toppings, dressing,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i never came here before college but after davis, i started frequenting this plutos. i'd say that the two are pretty on par: both places are frustrating for parking and both are crowded and stuffy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to intern on University Ave. a few years ago, and I remember Pluto's being yummy. Maybe my taste buds have changed, or maybe this place just plain sucks now. I had a tri tip sandwich and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads, sandwiches are alright; the meat is sometimes really dry (nasty). Check it out!
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Thanksgiving without having to see your parents.Great American food that's not new or infused by other cuisines.The grilled chicken and chedder on sourdough is great. I had a salad with steak...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has really good sandwiches and salads! and it's not crazy-expensive like a lot of things on Uni Ave. I've been here many times and will probably go there again when I get the chance =)
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only 4 stars because I waited 10 minutes to use the mens room, then used the womens bathroom instead (after some other daring-dude did, per my joking advice) - and the toilet was plugged. So I waited...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos, both in Palo Alto and Santana row -- is perfect. Fresh you-choose-the-toppings salad with perfectly grilled meat and amazing salad dressings to choose from. Apples, Blue cheese, walnuts on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place just pwns. Every ingredient in the salad I got was just about the best I've ever tasted anywhere... I don't think I've ever craved a salad as much as I do from this place. The only thing to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for lunch. The food is healthy (salads), cheap, and you can pick your own toppings, yay! Sandwiches are also good and so are the garlic fries. I've been to the one in Davis and that one is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place was more of a 3.5 stars. 4 stars for value. 3 stars for actual taste.i had the tri tip dip sandwich. tasty. tender. the horseradish was weak. i also had the smashed potatoes with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong here if you want to go the healthy route for the night. You get to pick your ingredients. I like getting my salad with the balsamic vinagrette.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a fast inexpensive salad, or sandwich. Everything has always been fresh whether its to eat in or to-go.The only complaint is I wish the ingredients were more consistent but most of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard lots of great things. Got a sandwich and a salad with a friend here for dinner. Was underwhelmed.EDIT: went again with another friend who swears by their salads. Alright, their salads are good....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice. The first time it was pretty good, and I was able to build myself a tasty salad. When I went back the second time they didn't have as good ingredients. Maybe it was just a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 actually. I don't want to dog on the spot where you can get a cheap, fast salad of your selection. This earns it a hearty 3 stars. But the fact that in the fertile organic produce of silicon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as healthy eating goes, this place makes a pretty tasty and good-portioned salad. The basic idea is you choose how your salad is made by selecting the type of leaves you want and picking from a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the side salad of farmer greens with tri tip for $6 with 7 toppings, although one of them got me a little diarrhea. my mom had the same salad but with slightly different toppings but she was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've sort-of developed an obsession with Pluto's since arriving back in California--I think it might have had something to do with the lack of greens in England. More than that, though, Pluto's is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live just a few blocks away from Pluto's and frequent there weekly. I almost always get the side salad with steak, 7 great seasonal fixings and the balsamic dressing. This place is quick, (usually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is real and tasty. The onion rings are amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this review is based on the last time I visited the Palo Alto Pluto, which was probably in 1998, but it's a review nonetheless, and I did go a few times that year.The food was good. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cal had nothing but good things to say about the one at Santana Row, so when Sash and I were deciding where to dine today, this seemed like a good place to try. I was impressed with the layout and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food's okay, but the arrangement of the restaurant is a mess and it feels really cramped. i didn't like the fact that the guy preparing my meal handled those stupid tickets they make you pick your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would give them a higher rating if their sandwiches were actually good. i would only come to this place for their salads, which are very good. i've tried a few of their sandwiches, and it just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful salads, sandwiches and orbital potatoes! You can customize your salad and add any ingredient your little heart desires! If you plan to eat at the restaurant, make sure someone in your party...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place. I can not go to or even drive by Palo Alto without stopping here. I have gotten so many family and friends addicted too :) I always get the salad it is so light and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads and plenty of ways to customize! Great and fresh ingredients to mix however you like and freshly grilled meat if you want. I love the steak and turkey. The chicken is always dry. I wish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why this place is well loved but try as I might, I could never fall in love with it. Something tastes off. In fact, it's their horrible smelling bread. The bread makes all their sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy salads loaded with meat, fine cheese, and salad 'stuff' so that it becomes a meal. Pluto's really delivers!! Crazy to park, though, and it's always busy. Go early to beat the lunch rush.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you really love and/or miss Thanksgiving dinner, or just a midwestern-style home cooked dinner, check out Pluto's. A few weeksa ago my boyfriend introduced me to Pluto's, which is located...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos is the greatest place for a salad. The place looks clean, and you can watch as your salad/other food is being made. Its quick, healthy, tasty and not too expensive. Beats Whole Foods' salad bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. The new one in Santana Row the best!
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the salads at Plutos! My favorite is a carne asade style salad- get the steak, red peppers, blue cheese, cucumbers and onions. But the number of combinations is endless. The process can be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet "out of this world" salads? Sure, just except don't expect exotic, off-the-wall, ingredients like tomatoes to be an option. The last three times I've been and asked for tomatoes I've gotten...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Steak salad for me, please.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i knew this was a mistake as soon as i saw "chicken asteroids" on the menu. the themed food thing is so strange to me, especially since you dont market salads the size of your face and meaty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Providing an assortment of salads and sandwiches, Pluto's is a perfect lunch spot for the downtown Palo Alto scene. The choices for salads are varied so that there is ultimate customization. Forget...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far in 2008 I have been here three times. I guess I could get a job....I am trying to eat right and this place makes it easy (spinach salad with turkey and I always mix it up...) Any place that has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't beat this deal in downtown Palo Alto. Go with the farmers greens with steak (medium rare). The chicken can sometimes be dry.Great casual date place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just a few blocks from my apartment and one of my favorites on nights when my girlfriend and i feel like something simple and mellow. The special sandwich seems like its always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is probably the single most reasonably priced place in Palo Alto to eat a healthy, tasty meal. However, in order to maximize healthiness, tastiness and reasonably priced-y-ness, you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pluto's. You must come here for the freshly tossed salads, especially with walnuts. Sometimes their salad topping choices are hit or miss - last time I went, they had no walnuts, and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in college, I used to *hate* eating at Pluto's, because I loathed the idea of eating anything healthy. Now that I'm more health-conscious, I enjoy coming into Pluto's and getting a freshly made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only acceptable lunch place in down town Palo Alto
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of 4 Pluto's I frequent (including Irving St. SF, Davis, and Roseville). I've been a Pluto's customer for at least 8 years (Irving St being my first one) and they serve my ultimate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great steak sandwich and the line at lunch is pretty fast. Must try the mashers next time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated.Yes, the food seems to be fresh-ish. Yes, they serve make-your-own salads. Yes, I believe the prices (while somewhat high) are probably fair.But at any time that might remotely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is a good default spot in PA if you are a salad and/or sandwich person. The ingredients are fresh and the price is reasonable -- you really could get out of here for $10. The side salad is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit confusing upon entry, but the food was great. Salad topping options were plentiful and tasty. The onions rings were great, but the sauce was AMAZING. I'm definitely returning.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is the best lunch spot in Palo Alto. Everything is fresh, and both the salads and sandwiches are amazing. The sides and soups are pretty good too.The only problem: the lunch crowd fills the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone that says it's great, they are not lying. The best salad dish I've ever had. I love the different choices of topings.Only complaint is that they could be more environmental friendly for not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for Plutos. When practically every other single restaurant in Palo Alto is full of oilly/greasy/fatty/cancerous or just ridiculously expensive and overpriced meals, Pluto's is an oasis to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good fresh food. Casual atmosphere. Inexpensive.My only complaint is that salad-making does not have a uniform protocol. While it's great most of the time, once every so often you might find your heap...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A godsend for the working woman who cannot stock her fridge with enough salad goodies. Pluto's, you put the sass in my salad. My wallet also loves you too--Six dollars to feel full and virtuous for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We believe that Pluto's, like Starbuck's.....is very overrated;We visited on a Saturday afternoon, at around 3:00 pm. The place is still mobbed, even though it was way past lunch hour.Very confusing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Golly gee, your asking me to put into words my love for Plutos? To begin: their salads are divine!!I started going to Plutos in my early high school years, granted, that was not long ago...Plutos...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You ask, "how can a restaurant survive by selling salad?" Well, Plutos can. It's simple, get in line, pick type of salad, choose toppings (from 20 ), pay. They do have other offerings like sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love salad, but hate making them at home....Pluto's has all the yummy ingredients you could ever want in your salad. The side salad is big enough for a full meal. If you are going for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you're bored of dorm food or home cooking, head to Plutos. It's also great for those of us trying to watch our weight. Amazing salads made fresh right infront of you. The meat is even grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cheap, good, fast and love the Latin guys behind the counter. I think they mistook me for a regular today or something...cause they were suuuuper nice. I even went around the counter to pick out my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Salad. Hotel Porn.Amazing and euphoric for the first 5-7 minutes.. then you feel disgusting, dirty and pissed that you wasted 15.99. 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the dealy... if you're looking for made to order salads this is the place... everyone already knows that. But the cool thing about Pluto's is that they serve up some holiday fair year round....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the one in SF more times than I'd like to admit. Don't shoot me, I used to live in the Marina. C'mon, everyone knows to hit up Pluto's after the Marina 24 hour fitness and Safeway...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent salads where you can add SEVEN choices to your mix. Take that Mixt Greens - HYAh!I *always* forget to tell them to keep my beef med-rare though, and they never think to ask. I've caught...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Similar but better than Damon and Pythias (in Southern California)!Salads are excellent, so are the Garlic Fries.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a little bit of romaine lettuce,a little bit of tomatoes,a little bit of mushrooms,a little bit of walnuts,a little bit of grilled steak,tossed in a house dressing,a plate of curly fries,a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a hot summer afternoon only days away from my 3 week vacation abroad,...I met my girlfriend here for a quick salad that turned into 3 hours of chatting! That's why I love Plutos,...nobody is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here!I have been here with coworkers who were completely overwhelmed and confused about how to order. So, here's how to order: pick up a paper menu, order from one of the 2 stations...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads, made to order with fresh ingredients, but be prepared to wait in a giant line if you come during peak lunch hours. Do not, under any circumstances, forgo a salad for a sandwich. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos:Rule 1: Grab one of the paper menu/passport thingys. Whoever makes your meal will need to hole punch whatever it is you are getting to speed you through checkout.Rule 2: People only ever get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy restaurants, meaning lots o' customers, is a good sign but seeing a line makes me pause (I hate lines!). Still, my friends and I decided to eat here and we committed ourselves while skimming the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to Plutos for lunch. I have to be in a salad mood because Pluto's has the heartiest $6 salad I can get in Palo Alto/Menlo Park. I usually go for the farmers greens, mushrooms, peas,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The problem with Pluto's is that when I have to order every ingredient in my dish separately, I do something like this:Me: I want a salad.Pluto's guy: What kind?My brain: SPINACHMe: SpinachPluto's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is cheap and delicious and everyone (everyone that I know) in Palo Alto loves it!You can't go wrong with Pluto's...You can either start off at the salad section or the meat section (don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is awesome, one of my favorite spots for a casual meal with a friend. My problem when coming here is that I always want to get way more than I can possibly eat. I'm not really a salad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave their salads. Pluto's salad formula is awesome, 7 items, farmers greens and pieces of steak for ~$6.50. Their balsamic vinegar dressing is well balanced and really flavorful. I can't find...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is genius. A good cheap meal that is healthy. You should open these places in Middle America. People would be way skinnier. I think Pluto's is cheaper than fast food. I love the steak...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When what I craved for lunch was a salad, I was more than pleased to walk into this restaurant. They make the salads and sandwiches on the spot so it's fresh and you can choose how you want your food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a 4.5 rating.A casual, order and sit down place with minimal space decor and various intergalactic adventurers' names wallpapered on the side wall. There's even a cool six seater bar-type table half...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pluto's!! Great for a healthy, cheap meal if you like salads. They do have sandwiches and soups, though I haven't tried. Popular with Stanford Students.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved Pluto's ever since I went to Davis! The one in Palo Alto is the same...the greatest, freshest salads ever, and the absolute BEST garlic fries!! The selection of mix-ins for the salads are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars to Pluto's for giving this super drunk girl something tasty to eat for dinner - even though I don't know what the hell I ordered, where i sat or how much I ate. But five stars anyway cause I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ordering process at Pluto's is not what I would call 'intuitively obvious'. For a first timer coming here, the number of decisions you must make prior to ordering is nothing short of overwhelming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best salad bar in this universe! Pluto's is definitely a hot spot around lunch time. The only bad thing is it is hard to find parking, but it is worth it even if you have to walk. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly limited selections for the custom-made salads. No goat cheese? No dried cranberries? I forget what else they failed to have that I wanted, but at least they had baby spinach.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It amazes me to no end that the affluent denizens of Palo Alto keep wasting their money eating at this glorified cafeteria. The salads are okay, but anything that's cooked is horrible! The vegetables...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends and I LOVE pluto's! it's in the center of downtown palo alto and it's always busy. I love how you can choose whatever goes on your plate, absolutely delicious
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanksgiving Dinner... EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.Yep, that's right. Turkey, stuffing, veggies, the whole shebang. No pumpkin pie, but you need to walk off that big ole dinner anyway, so stroll on down to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here since 1998 or 99. Everything from the first meal to the last meal I have eaten has been excellent. I don't think it is hype, but rather good food, fast service that is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Farmer's Green salad with tri-tip and balsamic vinaigrette is why I keep coming back to Pluto's. The downside, however, is that the lunchtime crowd and ordering process can get a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The place is trendy more than anything. I'll would have given them 2 stars because they serve very good salads.But the high price on their tiny sandwiches can't make up for it.I'll go to Wood Side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
farmer's green salad with tri tipbasamic vinagrette or cilantro lime vinagrettelots of fennel/fennelcheese on the sidecucumberscarrotspasta
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was recently in palo alto walking on the trendy university ave and came upon pluto's, which was packed but looked promising. i thoroughly enjoyed my visit to pluto's. the place was packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good salads at a reasonable price. I love the grilled meats. I usually always get the steak and mixed greens. And then you get up to 7 toppings of your choice. They can be a bit stingy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I frequent this place multiple times a week and I confess - there is a certain element of nostalgia here. This place reminds me of the food line back in the boarding school. Except I don't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places for salad. The other is CPK. The side salad is big enough for lunch but I am greedy and often order the main side. I always get the farmers greens with stead and balsalmic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok place for food. You have to wait in a line to get your meat, then wait in a different line for your salad, then wait for a table, etc etc.But if you come when it's not busy it's great. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love eating at Pluto's! Their food is affordable and they have an awesome salad bar. You have an option of picking your own salad toppings and dressing for your salad. My favorite salad topping is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can convince myself I'm eating healthy by putting steak on a bed of lettuce and calling it a salad. A bed of lettuce filled with blue cheese, nuts, and salad dressing too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Pluto's accidentally. I was/am always in search of a good, inexpensive salad. I thought Whole Foods was the place for at least a good salad not to mention it was less than a block from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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A side salad is enough to be a meal. But it's not that much more to get the large so I always like to get a large farmer's greens with grilled flank steak. You get to choose about 6 toppings and a dressing. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
yeah...Had a pube in my salad... asked the dude that was working there... he took it out... handed the salad back to me.....gee......thanks....oh... and it's a friggin salad... .why is it so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Summer is on in Palo Alto (more or less) and that means great weather and places to get summer food. Summer food is, for those who don't know, salads, BBQ, ice cream, etc.Pluto's is a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE going here when I want a salad. The veggies are always fresh, and the options are plentiful. Bonus that its organic! The quantity is good as well. I'm bummed that I lived in PA more than a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent salad. I loved the toppings of plenty. The vinagrette dressing was FABULOUS. OH and that slice of bread that comes with the salad? Deeeeelish. I'm also a fan of the garlic fries.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and healthy, this is where I go when I'm feeling a little guilty about my fried food & beer binges.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK - so I have been in Paly for years now but only recently discovered this place when a friend told me about the great salads they make. For only $5, you get a large salad place tossed in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Wonderful and tasty sandwiches. Great salads. And the yummy garlic fries. And it's cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great catering option. I organized lunch for 20 (not including drinks or dessert) for a little over $100. I ordered 5 farmer's salads which they placed in one big bowl and 39 finger sandwiches (13...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot. Inexpensive and healthy, what more can you ask for?Get there early as the line gets out of control. You'd think all the geeks were camping out for Star Wars! Salads rock, sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it. I'm not a salad guy, but they really had good salads. They also have sandwiches and a Thanksgiving buffet type thing going on toward the cashier that I'll have to try next time. The best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could choose one restaurant to move next door to my apartment, this would be it. Its my favorite casual/healthy restaurant around and its a great staple. They have made-to-order salads, a few...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Absurdly cheap by Palo Alto standards. Not exactly the place to impress a date, but a great casual place to grab a bite with friends or take your lunch break. I'm not a fan of salad in general...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Palo Alto! Avoid peak hours though. And make sure the salad makers put enough dressing on your lettuce.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! Cheap and healthy. I only get the salads here because the vinaigrette is so yummy. I've never had a complaint with the farmer's greens. And I've had a different person make my salad every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do like this place, usually I go in when i see certain people behind the counter, I have gotten sick twice before but that is only when those people were not behind the counters. I get the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said, and it's true. Get a main salad with tri tip, mushrooms, walnuts, sweet corn, balsamic dressing, etc., and the end result is the best salad you can get, even if you don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid salad and sandwich place. i would get the salad because it's more filling and only a buck more. The sandwiches, although very good, aren't very big. That's the only thing holding this place back...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a big healthy salad. Better than the iceberg and romaine crud that you get elsewhere and it's dirt cheap to boot! Good stuffing and garlic fries.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the comfort food has dipped slightly, but a lot of the appeal remains. Giant salads where you pick the ingredients, carved steak, turkey, chicken, eggplant sandwiches, sides like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, healthy and generous portion of salads, rest is just a pass
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently the Pluto's is having a meat shortage or my salad boy was just being cheap. I asked for chicken and he put slices of beef on the grill and then when i corrected him he smugly said "What you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Yum! Yum! My usual: Romaine salad with steak (medium rare, please), peas, jicama, mushrooms and oranges. Sounds kinda strange, but I swear it's so yummy.My husband's usual: Plain turkey sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not much of a salad person. Salad is decent here. I should start eating healthy again. A bit too far for me, i heard they opened one in santana row so i'll go check that out one day.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious salads!! I usually have the farmer's greens with chicken: a huge plate of greens with grilled chicken meat to which you can add 7 or 8 toppings (veggies, nuts, croutons etc) and the dressing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos...oh how I miss eating yummy salads. When I worked in Palo Alto, I'd go here at least once a week. The salads were big and inexpensive and you get to pick whatever you want to go into the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want a good salad? A healthy meal? Something cheap? Something fast?I really miss Pluto's now that I'm in SF as I'd stop in here about 5 times each week. Forget other diets, just substitute your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think place is great. I like that you can pick your food and have it made right in front of you, and it's not too pricey. I guess you kinda pay extra to see them make it. But ive had the salad with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place - fresh food for decent prices. A good place for lunch. My only qualm is their order/check-out/pick-up process. Sometimes I'm not sure if my fries are coming to my table or I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy inexpensive food on University Ave!!! Perhaps the only inexpensive food on University Ave. This is like every other Pluto's - fresh, yummy, well-rounded. Minus one star for the long lines.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i always feel stressed out when they say "7 toppings" for the salad.... don't get me wrong, they're really nice, i just feel like i need to rush..... i love ordering the farmer's green w/ steak.......
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's decent food, reminds me of fresh choice with the salad fixings, but at least I can get my choice of meat on top.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thank you yelp!never woulda gone in if i hadnt seen the reviews.loved my salad, loved the speed.a bit confused abt the ordering part in the beginning but i get it now.good place to go for a quick bite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Pluto's has the best salads anywhere in the area. I don't know what it is, but I can eat there more than weekly if I have to. People may disagree with me but I found the fixings Palo Alto...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although Pluto's is one of my favorite place to grab a healthy lunch or dinner, there are seriously a few things that really make me angry about this place. 1) The long lines2) The lack of certain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whenever i'm feeling guilty from eating bad foods and there aren't fresh vegetables in the fridge, i head straight to pluto's to redeem myself. i love that the salad ingredients are fresh and you can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I am massively irritated with Pluto's. Maybe it's the ridiculously long line during weekday lunch time, or the fact that it just seems a little too pretentious to me. I had the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's really hard to find a place that has relatively healthy food. If you want something customizable, tasty, and fresh, then Pluto's is it.What the Have: Protein (Steak, Chicken, Turkey, etc.),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I genuinely feel like the Pluto's in the Marina is much fresher. Everytime I come here and I want to get apples in my salad, I can't because the apples are brown, having been exposed to the air too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give it a 5 stars only because I think it's extremely hard to find good healthy food. Pluto's does what it should do best - salads. I don't any of the other stuff is good, except the garlic fries....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can dig DIY salad places. I mean, Fresh Choice used to be as fun as going to Disneyland! Well, not quite, but still... I like being involved in the creation of my food. That way, there are no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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i'm writing about how much i love the salads at pluto's. i usually go to the one at santana row. just beware of going right at the lunch rush. too many people in line! i do wish they could find a way to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line always looks daunting, but moves very quickly. I went at 12:15 for lunch and was out in ten minutes. I wish they consistently had beets for my salad, which they didn't today, but it was tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because it's unique for the area, as far as I know, and it's a place that you can get a fairly good hot meal for not much money. I don't really like the ordering process, though,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pluto Newbie's Lament:to behold a vast array of made-to-orderye of little faith! for the food is merry and cheapwith my a la carte dinner for 8.27i hand the gentleman 10.02henceforth bringing to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great lunch destination. You can be in and out with a to-go order in just a few minutes. Their salads are really fresh, and you get to add all the toppings you want. They also make the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bf and i love a good salad, so this is one of our fave lunch spots. pick and choose from toppings - they sometimes give too little, but don't be shy about asking for another scoop. the steak is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't read my book at lunch today because I was so preoccupied with how much I love Pluto's. I eat lunch there multiple times a week and am still bedazzled but how much healthy, tasty,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I ever visited Pluto's, the word "filling" wasn't ever associated with salad. However, that's what you get here: healthy yet flavorful salads customized exactly to your liking in satisfyingly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads! It's all about customization and being as picky as you want here.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid meal experience!this was my first time, though, so who knows what it'd be like as a repeat customer. But, I really enjoyed my salad. My mum and I split a small salad and a turkey sandwich and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
without fail, i eat most of my workday lunches here. also without fail, i splatter balsamic vinaigrette on my fresh-from-the-cleaners shirt; I am working out a conspiracy theory where the cleaners a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food... great! The atmosphere... very warm. The crowd.... a HUGE turnoff. If they would knock out a wall and increase the size of this place it would be perfect. My sausage sandwich and garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place.There is nothing better than the feeling after eating a farmer's green with flank steak with my choice of toppings. I've had their sandwiches and entrees as well, but nothing really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
He says : I used to go here a lot in Davis. When I'm craving a salad, this is the place. They also have yummy sandwiches - try the tri-tip! The fries and onion rings are solid. Reasonable prices...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for fast and decent sandwiches and salads. And it's relatively friendly to the student budget, given the prices in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd been to the pluto's on irving a few years ago and remembered it being good but have no idea what i had. tonight, i went with helen t. and niki n. and i had the farmers salad with a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for the food and 4 stars for the price, so 3.5 stars overall. pretty good salads, esp w/ the flank steak. if you aren't that hungry, just get the side salad, b/c the meal sized one is huge....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Totally agree with Andrew S.-- this is a place where you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for lousy food in Palo Alto. The portions are great but you don't feel guilty after eating there.I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos is the place to go if you're in downtown Palo Alto but do not want to spend a lot of dough on mediocre food. Plutos offers great sandwiches using meat off the grill, and fresh salads prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good salads and sandwiches, not so good lines during the work week. Darn bay area tree-hugging healthy eaters!
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for someone who doesn't really eat a lot of salads, thats what i find myself eating here consistently. the greens salad with steak - with the vinagrette dressing - AMAZING. i can't get enough of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was probably just a bad day (unlucky) but I didn't like the salad I got here. The ingredients seemed to all have been sitting out for a day or two and overall it just wasn't very good; although,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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I love this place because they make the salad according to what you want to eat on that day, at that minute. I like adding strips of beef to my salad too for the added protein. Their garlic fries are really...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With my friend's recommendation, who comes here pretty often, I ordered a big salad with flank stake with balsamic dressing. You can choose all kind of goodies to put on the salad (e.g. nuts, veggies...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a spicy chicken sandwich, by some clever astro-punical name that escapes me at the moment, but it was good. Yeah. Just good.Not great, not average, but fresh, spicy, chickeny, leafy... good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is a place where you can dig in without feeling guilty, especially if you want to eat healthy but lack the determination to do so. Pluto's is a cheap restaurant that you don't feel ashamed to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a place to eat around palo alto for great sandwiches or salads, this is it! you'll absolutely love everything here on the menu. don't hesitate to ask them what's best on their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid sandwiches that should rate 4 stars, but my department orders from them too often, that I've never had a desire to go to the actual restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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When I first moved to the Bay Area, I like Pluto so much that I seriously considered renting a hell-hole of a house because it was only a block away from Pluto's. Many years later, even though I don't live...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy there opening a Pluto's in San Jose!! Love Love there salads. They very good about having very fresh CLEAN food!! Rotisserie chicken is great for a hardy lunch and/or dinner!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now that I am working in PA and am trying the "low-carb" thing, Plutos has been my haven. I have to say its nice to have a fresh salad with some sort of meat on it close at hand. But my problem...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fantastic place to grab a not-so quick, somewhat-healthy meal! I have gone here several times when no other food seemed appetizing, and Pluto's is yet to disappoint. Always tasty, and always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really good, healthy salads. cheap as well.i usually go with the mixed greens with flank steak.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick (except during the dinner rush), cheap salads that have enough fixings to satisfy even my indecisive self. They have a light caesar dressing in additional to the regular one, and will go easy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Plus: cheap, quick. Minus: not that great. Good enough to return to if you can't decide what to eat, since there are a number of options on the menu. Turkey is dry, chicken is flavorless, steak is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for healthy, "your choice" salads i.e., you pick the ingredients and they prepare the salad. In addition, they have assorted side dishes ranging from curly fries to baked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a great cheap place on university avenue. a good time to go is later in the night as it's open late and university avenue is romantic at night.was brought here on a random excursion to palo alto by a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Open late. Cheap. Satisfying for a meal. Nice ambience. Good salads.Cons: Not all the "fixings" for the salads are available at the salad counter. Somewhat awkward layout of restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars. I'm a meat eater by heritage and in practice. I love beef, I like chicken, I can eat lamb if it's fresh, and pork is my other white meat. But when all those dead animals start backing up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a shame I'm reviewing this place after Berkeley's Intermezzo it bc pales in comparison. They skimp on the veggies and the meat and bread is dry.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads and sandwiches... oh, and their onion rings... *drool*If you're in the mood to grab a great salad this is the place for you. After one visit I got hooked and I visit this place about once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An additional review of Pluto's isn't necessary. It's the cheapest complete meal in Palo Alto. Period. However, let me post a friendly users guide for those of you sustaining yourselves off of it, as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best 'bang for your buck' in palo alto. the grilled steak is cooked right in front of you. the salads are out of this world... and one guilty pleasure is their onion rings with hot bbq sauce. oh man,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this place! They make the freshest and best salads, FAST! I eat here at least once or twice a week. I always order a side Caesar salad with extra tri-tip grilled medium rare. When...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional! Great concept -- healthy food, packed house.Seems like this place will make quite a profit pushing volume! Great price for exactly what ever you are in the mood for. Huge portions and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good for getting exactly what you want. extras in salads, sides of mashed potatoes and getting thanksgiving turkey dinners all year round. the only thing is it's hard to come here often....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab lunch on University. The food is fresh, tasty, and healthy. It's one of the cheaper joints on the block as well. They have a few things on the menu, but their main dish is this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is a bit like a school cafeteria. An upscale, Palo Alto, school cafeteria. The menu is simple (mostly salads, sandwiches and soups) and has a punchcard system that is used to check out after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is not bad (especially considering how expensive everything in palo alto is) but its really pretty overrated. the meats are dry and mediocre, and the salads are fine. reminds me a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the salads that you create on your own. First ate at this chain back in college at UCD. Good thing they have this in PA and SF. their sandwiches and sides are pretty tasty too, but I tend to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Plutos is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. Located in Downtown Palo Alto it makes it a very good date place that you can just pop in to while walking around Downtown. They make really good salads and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, healthy, fresh salads (especially when tossed with slices of hot grilled steak). I usually get the farmer greens -- real greens, none of that iceberg water lettuce -- and have it mixed with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos is good if you have sandwiches or salads on your mind. Quick, zesty, and totally customizable. Pleasantly casual, a student hangout, and reasonably priced too! Remember what Mom says, eat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plutos is one of my favorite places to grab a delicious salad. The portions are plenty large (I get a side salad, and it's enough to pass as my main meal), and all the ingredients are fresh. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First introduced to this fresh, fantastic chain while in school at UCD, I can be finicky, so it's great to be able to boss someone around and get exactly what you want! PA has a ton of seating and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my all time favorite places to grab a quit bite to eat. I like to describe it as 'year round thanksgiving day". I tend to go for the salads but the sandwiches are good too.This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The one thing I go here for is the Farmer's Greens with Choice of Crunch Fillings with Marinated Flank Steak ($4.95/$5.80). The side portion is large enough for a medium sized meal. The veggies are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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I love Plutos for their salads. They are huge and you get everything you could ever want on it. I love the grilled steak salad. It's always crowded so if it's really busy be prepared to get it to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salad for a great price! I was never a big salad eater, however after being introduced to Pluto's salads, I step into the restaurant at least twice a week for lunch. The only thing holding back...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got a caesar salad: the dressing wasn't too creamy, but it was really flavorful. The croutons were very good. The lettuce was crunchy. The bread that came as a side was fresh. Service was good too....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's cheap, it's reasonably healthy (great salads & tasty sandwiches) and you can get yummy veggies all the time. It's a great way to eat out healthy for a reasonable price.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually packed with people at all times of the day, this is a great place to enjoy a quick, inexpensive sandwich or salad. Try the salad bar where the staff prepares it in front of you according to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um, i don't understand the hype about this place. Eaten their sandwiches and roasts a few times - they were ok. The garlic curly fries are tasty because of all the minched raw garlic they put in it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanksgiving just passed and I'm sure most people are sick of turkey right now, but during the rest of the year, you must have the turkey here. Carved or in a sandwich, you'll never be able to cook a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good food place - they do sandwiches and salads and sides - most things are tasty, and they have some "American homestyle" stuff you don't see everywhere, like mashed potatoes and turkey -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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This place is crowded for a reason: the best salads in the world. Get a side farmer's green (with chicken or not) with honey mustard dressing. Opt for walnuts, beets, parmesan cheese, croutons, fennel and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing salads! Someone, please, open a restaurant as quick and efficient, as fresh and as yummy as Pluto's in Boston!Whenever I'm in Palo Alto for business you can find me at Pluto's grabbing a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads with tons of tasty toppings.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong with pretty much anything here! You want turkey? They'll carve it fresh for you on the spot. A salad? They'll pile your plate high with goodies from beets to candied walnuts. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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This is my all-time favorite place to get a salad. The ingredients are always fresh, and the chicken or steak is grilled right there for you. You can have up to 7 things added to your salad, including fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This seems like a great business model. Sort of like half-way between fast-food and cafe. I had a portabella sandwhich and a side of mushrooms (I have no idea why I ordered so much fungi). Also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***EDIT: um. Cheap and unsanitary. If you don't mind your cooked meat being slopped all over the raw meat board then never mind. btw nice fries. END EDIT** Cheap (dishes range from 2-6$), quick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a turkey sandwich here for lunch. They put all kinds of stuff on it that added up to deliciousness.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the salad, they have great things to mix in (try the walnuts), and the portions are generous. The prices are good too, and I liked Pluto's for lunches when I was a student, although it's not a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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In an era when every fast-food joint claims to offer premium salads, Plutos is the Real Deal: Delicious fresh salads in generous portions made-to-order with your choice of grilled chicken or steak and up to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pluto's is THE fallback restaurant choice for many Stanford students for a reason -- the salads are made fresh (and there are usually interesting ingredients like candied walnuts and apples), it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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Great place to grab a quick, healthy bite to eat. I recommend the build-your-own salad with steak. The portions are large, so if you aren't that hungry, the small size should be plenty. I also like the mashed...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all about the show. Its also great for a quick lunch. There is Yuri Gagarin on the wall - patriotism makes me forget all about my sandwich. ;)
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good cheap salad. The sandwiches and plates are also tasty. I recommend going for lunch. At dinner time the ingredients look picked over and the place can get a little too college rowdy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best food but large portions served fast
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good tasting and very filling.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, quick, and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good salads, great sandwiches. The special sandwich of the day is usually excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great turkey, carved right before your eyes. Perfect for a quick lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a hearty or light salad at a great price. Quick if you want it to be quick.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2004
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So i live in stockton,ca, but was in palo alto this past weekend, where my best friend's sister Jill Luna and Dave Mackey insisted we eat at a local place called Plutos on Sat,there from Mountain View,so me...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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unlike the old hofbraus once scattered all over san francisco, plutois doesnit serve up fatty meats. this is a new-age cafeteria with made-to-order salads; thereis also a veggie counter, where a baked potato...
gayot.com - user review
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this loud and lively restaurant is known for fresh, custom-made salads, sandwiches, and buffet-style hot meals. choose from food stations, create a salad with toppings such as grilled fennel and roasted...
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