Sauce On The Side
Sauce On The Side is a takeaway restaurant in downtown St. Louis that specializes in freshly made Italian fare. The menu features calzones with homemade fillings, salads with made-from-scratch dressings, sandwiches, and desserts, with everything prepared on site.
The restaurant started as a small takeout spot and has grown modestly over time while maintaining its focus on quick service and handcrafted quality. Its roots in St. Louis connect to a period when this approach to straightforward, reliable dining was taking shape.
The name reflects the practice of serving sauces on the side, allowing diners to customize their meals to their taste. This approach fits into the casual, customer-focused dining style that defines neighborhood eating in St. Louis.
The spot is centrally located and easy to reach with parking available nearby, making visits or pickups straightforward. Delivery is also available, so you can enjoy meals at home or at your hotel without leaving.
The restaurant opens when many other places are closed, especially on Sundays, filling an important gap for evening dining when many other options have shut down. This availability makes it a valuable stop for both visitors and locals looking for food at odd hours.
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