The LOCAL Place

Fresh Salads in Centerville, TN

Five salads made to order with seven homemade dressings. Greens crisp, proteins seasoned, vegetables cut that day.

Made to Order

Every salad built fresh

7 Homemade Dressings

Made fresh daily, never from a bottle

Fully Customizable

Swap, add, or omit anything

Real Salads. Homemade Dressings.

Everything at The LOCAL Place is fresh. Greens are crisp, proteins are seasoned and prepared in-house, and vegetables are cut that day. Our seven dressings are made fresh daily — never from bottles — and served on the side so you stay in control.

Chef salad fresh ingredients The LOCAL Place Centerville TN

Our Salads

Chicken Caesar

Classic

$11.50

Romaine, parmesan, croutons, lemon, and house caesar dressing. The reliable go-to.

Chef Salad

High Protein

$11.50

Mixed greens, egg, chicken, ham, tomato, pickled red onion, cheese, and croutons. Protein-packed and hearty.

House Salad

Side

$5.25

Mixed greens, tomato, croutons, and cheese. A lighter option or a great side to any meal.

Goddess

Most Nutritious

$11.50

Spinach, egg, chicken, pickled cucumber and red onion, tomato, cheese, and garbanzo beans. Nutritious, colorful, and filling.

Cobb Salad

Most Hearty

$11.50

Blue cheese crumbles, bacon crumbles, tomato, avocado, egg, pickled red onion, and chicken. The hearty, loaded option.

What Customers Say About Our Salads

The goddess salad here was truly the most fresh, healthy, delicious salad I've ever had. The mocha latte was perfect, and the cookies and cream ice cream was very rich and delicious.

LauraGoogle Review

Best cafe! Their coffee is equivalent to Starbucks if not better! Their chef salads are HUGE. Kid friendly. And their cookies and ice cream are SO good! 20/10 recommend.

Christina DixGoogle Review

Their food is amazing — enormous fresh salads, soup made from scratch, homemade ice cream in all flavors from classic to exotic. Concetta, Chloe, and team have created a warm and hospitable space.

Nawelle NoorGoogle Review

I had the chipotle chicken panini with ham and bean soup and my wife had the chef salad — which was huge! The caramel macchiato ice cream on a waffle cone was amazing!

Joshua J LutzGoogle Review

Eclectic and fun menu, something for everyone. Homemade salads, soups, ice cream and specialty waffles and waffle sandwiches. Coffee drinks are excellent. Friendly staff that makes you feel welcome!

Sue GamblinGoogle Review

Such a gem in Hickman Co! The customer service is as excellent as the food and drinks! My personal favorites are any of the soups, the Chef salad, all the Ice Cream.

Cassie WilkinsonGoogle Review

The goddess salad here was truly the most fresh, healthy, delicious salad I've ever had. The mocha latte was perfect, and the cookies and cream ice cream was very rich and delicious.

LauraGoogle Review

Best cafe! Their coffee is equivalent to Starbucks if not better! Their chef salads are HUGE. Kid friendly. And their cookies and ice cream are SO good! 20/10 recommend.

Christina DixGoogle Review

Their food is amazing — enormous fresh salads, soup made from scratch, homemade ice cream in all flavors from classic to exotic. Concetta, Chloe, and team have created a warm and hospitable space.

Nawelle NoorGoogle Review

I had the chipotle chicken panini with ham and bean soup and my wife had the chef salad — which was huge! The caramel macchiato ice cream on a waffle cone was amazing!

Joshua J LutzGoogle Review

Eclectic and fun menu, something for everyone. Homemade salads, soups, ice cream and specialty waffles and waffle sandwiches. Coffee drinks are excellent. Friendly staff that makes you feel welcome!

Sue GamblinGoogle Review

Such a gem in Hickman Co! The customer service is as excellent as the food and drinks! My personal favorites are any of the soups, the Chef salad, all the Ice Cream.

Cassie WilkinsonGoogle Review

The goddess salad here was truly the most fresh, healthy, delicious salad I've ever had. The mocha latte was perfect, and the cookies and cream ice cream was very rich and delicious.

LauraGoogle Review

Best cafe! Their coffee is equivalent to Starbucks if not better! Their chef salads are HUGE. Kid friendly. And their cookies and ice cream are SO good! 20/10 recommend.

Christina DixGoogle Review

Their food is amazing — enormous fresh salads, soup made from scratch, homemade ice cream in all flavors from classic to exotic. Concetta, Chloe, and team have created a warm and hospitable space.

Nawelle NoorGoogle Review

I had the chipotle chicken panini with ham and bean soup and my wife had the chef salad — which was huge! The caramel macchiato ice cream on a waffle cone was amazing!

Joshua J LutzGoogle Review

Eclectic and fun menu, something for everyone. Homemade salads, soups, ice cream and specialty waffles and waffle sandwiches. Coffee drinks are excellent. Friendly staff that makes you feel welcome!

Sue GamblinGoogle Review

Such a gem in Hickman Co! The customer service is as excellent as the food and drinks! My personal favorites are any of the soups, the Chef salad, all the Ice Cream.

Cassie WilkinsonGoogle Review

Why Our Salads Hit Different

There's a reason customers keep mentioning our salads in Google reviews — they're not afterthought menu items. Every salad at The LOCAL Place is built to order with fresh ingredients prepared that morning. The greens are crisp, the proteins are seasoned in-house, and the vegetables are cut that day. But the real secret is our dressings. All seven are made fresh daily in our kitchen — never poured from a bottle. Caesar, ranch, chipotle, blue cheese, aioli, thousand island, and vinaigrette, all house-made and served on the side so you control every bite. Whether you're grabbing a light House Salad as a side or making the protein-loaded Chef Salad your whole meal, you're getting something made with actual care. In Centerville, that matters.

7 Homemade Dressings

Made fresh daily in-house. Served on the side. Never from a bottle.

Caesar

House-made, classic and tangy

Ranch

Creamy, herbed, made in-house

Chipotle

Smoky, slightly spicy

Blue Cheese

Bold and creamy

Aioli

Clean, garlic-forward

Thousand Island

Sweet and tangy classic

Vinaigrette

Light, bright, and fresh

Make It a Meal

$15

Sandwich or Salad + Soft Drink + your choice of side:

Soup · House Salad · Apple Slices · Coleslaw

Ask at the counter. Salads available all day — no cutoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize my salad?

Yes — add protein, swap ingredients, change the dressing, or request toppings on the side. Every salad is built to order.

Which salad has the most protein?

The Goddess and Chef salads are the most protein-packed, with seasoned chicken, egg, and other hearty toppings.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes — our Caprese Salad features fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette. Any salad can also be made without meat.

Are salads available all day?

Yes, any time we're open. No cutoff — salads are on the menu from open to close.

Where are the dressings from?

All seven dressings are made fresh daily in-house — not from bottles. They're served on the side so you control how much you use.

Ready to Experience The LOCAL Place?

Order ahead, call us, or book your studio time — we’re ready for you.