Chick-fil-A – Alpharetta, GA

Presentation: 3/5

Lettuce: 3/5

Dressing: 4/5

Parmesan: 4/5

Croutons: 2/5

Overall: 3.2/5

Review: eating this caesar was an absolute pleasure. The lemon caesar vinaigrette was unique and refreshing and the parm was surprisingly substantial. I would have preferred actual croutons to the lemon parmesan panko however. They are truly doing the Lord’s work over at Chick-Fil-A.

Peggy’s on the Green – Boerne, TX

Presentation: 4/5

Lettuce: 4/5

Dressing: 4/5

Parmesan: 4/5

Croutons: 4/5

Overall: 4/5

Review: when it comes to side caesars, this one shines. The buttermilk croutons are a true differentiator. Above average scores in all categories earns Peggy’s our highest score to date.

Red Door Grill – Kansas City, MO

Presentation: 4/5

Lettuce: 4/5

Dressing: 3/5

Parmesan: 3/5

Croutons: 3/5

Overall: 3.4/5

Review: the addition of avocados not only elevates this side caesars presentation score, it also makes it our hippest and raddest salad yet. The strong crunch to leaf lettuce ratio helps hoist this caese to above average marks. (Disclosure: ordered without capers)

Delta Sky Club – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Presentation: 2/5

Lettuce: 2/5

Dressing: 3/5

Parmesan: 2/5

Croutons: 0/5

Overall: 1.8/5

Review: I’ll admit, it may be unfair to compare this side caesar to others on our blog. With that said… I’m not sure what’s worse, this salad or the people who can’t wait their turn to deplane. It’s a good thing booze is free in the sky club because this is one caese I don’t want to remember.

Panera Bread – Alpharetta, GA

Presentation: 3/5

Lettuce: 3/5

Dressing: 2/5

Parmesan: 3/5

Croutons: 4/5

Overall: 3/5

Review: not surprisingly, the croutons at a place known for its bread shine in this side caesar. An extreme lack of dressing holds it back from anything better than average ratings.

St. Ives Country Club – Johns Creek, GA

Presentation: 2/5

Lettuce: 3/5

Dressing: 3/5

Parmesan: 2/5

Croutons: 4/5

Overall: 2.8/5

Review: this side caesar is a lot like my golf game… forgettable. Like my short game, the parmesan is non existent. However, just like a birdie on 18, the mini croutons keep me coming back.

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar – Kansas City, MO

Presentation: 4/5

Lettuce: 2/5

Dressing: 3/5

Parmesan: 4/5

Croutons: 3/5

Overall: 3.2/5

Review: the presentation of this side caesar excels at the expense of the lettuce. While the aesthetics of a half head of romain is appreciated, the additional work made eating it a chore. A strong parmesan score lifts this caese to above average marks.

Chili’s Grill & Bar – Alpharetta, GA

Presentation: 3/5

Lettuce: 3/5

Dressing: 3/5

Parmesan: 3/5

Croutons: 3/5

Overall: 3/5

Review: the Chili’s side caesar is the Toyota Camry of caesars… nothing too flashy and it gets you from point A to point B safely and reliably. In this case point A is the skillet queso and point B is the sizzling chicken fajitas.