Sauce on the Side is a welcoming Italian restaurant in Creve Coeur, Missouri, known for serving flavorful food in a setting that feels both casual and thoughtfully designed. With a strong 4.60-star rating from 353 reviews, it has earned the trust of guests who return for its fast service, dependable quality, and inviting atmosphere.
Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or dining solo, the experience is built to feel easy, satisfying, and worth coming back to. The restaurant also serves local specialties, giving visitors a taste of something memorable while still offering the familiar comfort people look for in a favorite neighborhood spot.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of dining options, including dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site service, making it simple to enjoy a meal in whatever way fits the day best.
Sauce on the Side is especially appealing for anyone seeking convenience without sacrificing quality, with offerings that include comfort food, quick bites, dessert, and catering for larger gatherings or special occasions.
The menu also includes alcohol, beer, cocktails, and wine, along with vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring there is something appealing for a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.
With counter service, a bar on site, and a quiet yet trendy environment, the restaurant creates a comfortable balance of efficiency and atmosphere that works well for casual meals, relaxed meetings, and easy nights out.
Accessibility and guest comfort are clearly a priority at Sauce on the Side. The restaurant offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, helping make the space more inclusive and convenient for all visitors. It also accepts reservations and provides flexible payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Located at 701 N N N N N Ballas Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, and available by phone at +1 314-528-8050, Sauce on the Side stands out as a polished, customer-friendly Italian dining destination where great food, practical convenience, and a welcoming setting come together beautifully.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Sauce on the Side
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
*DECEMBER SPECIAL*\nBeef Birria / Quesadilla Cheese / Cilantro Lime Marinated Jalapenos & Onions / Queso Fresco / Served with Cilantro Lime Crèma\n\n*Steak Contains Gluten (soy in marinade)
Pepperoni / Italian Sausage / PROVEL® Cheese / Mascarpone-Ricotta Blend / Garlic Oil / Meat Sauce
Applewood Bacon / Figs / Balsamic Onions / Garlic Herb Cheese / Mozzarella / Ricotta / Garlic Honey Oil / House Red Sauce
Roasted Chicken / Applewood Bacon / Fresh Jalapeños / Egg Yolk / White Onion / Mozzarella / Smoked Chili Oil / Salsa Verde
Scrambled Eggs / Potato Hash / Applewood Smoked Bacon / Maple Sausage / White Cheddar / Smoked Cheddar / Basted with Maple Cinnamon Butter and Served with Maple Cinnamon Butter on the Side.
Buffalo Chicken / Fontina / Mozzarella / Applewood Bacon / Red Onions / Bleu Cheese Crumbles / Served with Chipotle Garlic Ranch
*SEPTEMBER SPECIAL*\nHot Honey Chicken / Fontina / Bacon Jam / Pickled Jalapeno & Onion / Arugula / Basted with Hot Honey Butter / Finished with Hot Spice Shake & Fresh Grated Parmesan / Served with Hot Honey Butter
Ground Beef / Applewood Smoked Bacon / American Cheese / Pickled Cucumber & Onion / Topped with Sesame Seeds / Served with BBQ Aioli
Pesto Chicken** / Arugula / Red Onion / Toasted Pine Nuts / Mozzarella / Ricotta / Garlic Oil / Roasty Toasty Pesto\n\n**Pesto contains nuts & dairy
Our Vegan Calzone. HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® Pepperoni / Vegan Mozzarella / White Onion / Green Peppers / Roasted Garlic / Served with Spicy Red Sauce.
Salami / Dates / Spinach / Garlic Herb Cheese / Mozzarella / Mascarpone-Ricotta Blend / Garlic Oil / Garlic Butter
Apple Bratwurst / Pepper & Giardiniera Mix / Applewood Smoked Bacon / Mozzarella / Havarti / Garlic Oil / Queso Sauce
Holiday Ham / Garlic Mashed Potatoes / Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta / White Cheddar Cheese / Served with Maple Gravy
Roasted Turkey / Cornbread Stuffing / Sweet Potato Mash with Candied Walnuts* / Dried Cranberries / White Cheddar / Served with Turkey Gravy\n\nNOVEMBER SPECIAL. Due to turkey shortages this item is available only while supplies last.\n\n*Contains nuts
Pepperoni / Meatballs / White Onion / Provolone / Roasted Garlic / Mozzarella / Ricotta / Garlic Oil / Spicy Red Sauce
Button Mushrooms / Crimini, Portabella and Shiitake Mushroom Mix / Minced Garlic / Parmesan / Mozzarella / Ricotta / Garlic Honey Oil / Garlic Butter
Smoked Ham / Pulled Pork / Banana Peppers / Pickled Cucumber & Onion / Mozzarella / Swiss / Honey Mustard (on the side)
Prosciutto / Capicola / Spinach / Parmesan / Fontina / Ricotta / Garlic Oil / Garlic Butter
Marinated Steak / Balsamic Onions / Garlic Mushrooms / Spinach / Fontina / Garlic Herb Cheese / Served with French Onion Sauce\n\n*Steak Contains Gluten (soy in marinade)
Pepperoni / Eggplant / Roasted Garlic / Basil / Mozzarella / Ricotta / Garlic Honey Oil / House Red Sauce
Greek Meatballs / Kalamata Olives / Fontina / Feta / Cucumbers / Red Onion / Roma Tomatoes / Served with Tzatziki Sauce
Corned Beef / Pastrami / White Wine Onions / Swiss / Gouda / Served with Horseradish Ranch
Prosciutto / Pineapple / Red Peppers / Smoked Cheddar / Mozzarella / Mascarpone-Ricotta Blend / Smoked Chili Oil / BBQ Sauce
Gioia’s Hot Salami / Pepperoni / Capicola / Fresh Basil / Rosemary Veggies / Provolone / Balsamic Ranch
BBQ Chicken / Applewood Bacon / Corn Salsa / Smoked Cheddar / Mozzarella / Smoked Chili Oil / BBQ Ranch
Build Your Own. Start with Mozzarella and Ricotta. Add any fillers and your choice of sauce. Finished with Garlic Oil.
Chorizo / Fresh Jalapeños / Red Peppers / Smoked Cheddar / Mozzarella / Smoked Chili Oil / Queso
Balsamic Chicken / Grape Tomatoes / Fresh Basil / Mozzarella / Pesto Sauce
★As seen on the Travel Channel’s Food Paradise!★\nMac ‘n Cheese / Roasted Chicken / Applewood Bacon / PROVEL® Cheese / Mozzarella / Green Onion / Garlic Oil / Buffalo Butter
Romaine Lettuce / Salami / Artichoke Hearts / Mozzarella / Green Olives / Roasted Red Peppers / Basil / Pear Tomatoes / Rosemary Vinaigrette
Spring Mix / Strawberries / Feta / Red Onion / Sage / Mint / Candied Walnuts / White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Romaine Lettuce / Parmesan Cheese / Pesto Croutons** / Red Onions / Caesar Dressing\n\n**Pesto contains nuts & dairy.
Spring Mix / Strawberries / Feta / Red Onion / Sage / Mint / Candied Walnuts / White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce / Corn Salsa / Applewood Bacon / Smoked Cheddar / Pear Tomatoes / Basil / BBQ Ranch Dressing
Romaine Lettuce / Salami / Artichoke Hearts / Mozzarella / Green Olives / Roasted Red Peppers / Basil / Pear Tomatoes / Rosemary Vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce / Corn Salsa / Applewood Bacon / Smoked Cheddar / Pear Tomatoes / Basil / BBQ Ranch Dressing
Arugula / Spring Mix / Toasted Walnuts / Mandarin Oranges / Golden Beets / Red Onions / Parmesan Cheese / Citrus Vinaigrette
Arugula / Spring Mix / Toasted Walnuts / Mandarin Oranges / Golden Beets / Red Onions / Parmesan Cheese / Citrus Vinaigrette
Romaine Lettuce / Parmesan Cheese / Pesto Croutons** / Red Onions / Caesar Dressing\n\n**Pesto contains nuts & dairy.
Whipped Nutella® and Mascarpone Cheese / Fresh Sliced Bananas / Finished with Powdered Sugar\n\n*Mascarpone Cheese is a sweet Italian cream cheese
Chocolate / Marshmallow / Crunchy Graham Crackers / Finished with Chocolate Syrup Drizzle, Mini Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips
Hot Cinnamon Apples / Crunchy Graham Crackers / Crumbly Cinnamon Crust / Finished with Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin / Sweetened Mascarpone / Candied Walnuts / Served with Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Sugar
Served with Strawberry Chipotle Jam
Served with Queso Pesto Sauce.
Served with House Red Sauce.
Served with Chipotle Garlic Ranch.
Hear from our valued guests
An absolutely delicious calzone. As a pizza enthusiast, this spot makes it worth the deviation from a normal pie. Get the Meet Me in St Louie or the Roasty Toasty (the pesto!!). Simply phenomenal. Perfect crust covering the yummy toppings.
I had the Cock-A-Doodle Noodle and a fountain Ski. The buffalo butter with the calzone was fantastic.
The same piping hot, delicious calzone in 17 different type -- every bit as good as the location in the Grove. This new(ish) location is clean with an inviting decor, the kitchen is fast, and staff is pleasant. If you love flavor-packed calzone, this is a St. Louis must-stop. (Just tried the meat lover -- excellent!)
Great place to eat friendly staff clean environment food is excellent
Amazing calzones. The sauce is on the side 😉. Fresh ingredients, steamy hot, and positively scrumptious. Will be back for sure! Go up to the counter to order, take a table marker and sit at an open spot. Wait for food. They have double cola products on their fountains. Wonderfully delicious!
Amazing service! From the person taking my order who answered all of our questions, to the nice lady next to him cleaning glasses joining in our fun conversation. To the manager who brought us the food. Everyone was amazing. Making sure we had a good experience and liked the food. To the food! It was very good. Super cheesey for the St Louie calzone. The dough is delicious. Could eat that by itself. I’ll definitely be back to try more things on the menu. Highly recommend
Amazing food, got the didn't in the side. Super good. Great vibes and super cheesy food. 10-15minutes for our food. And easy parking, plowed and iced
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and we happened to stop in on a Sunday for dinner. We were greeted immediately upon entry and we ordered based on the staff recommendations. The calzones were quite large so we ate half then took the rest to go. I can't wait to try their other calzones!
The calzones are large enough for 2 people to share. If you’re very hungry, can finish the calzone. You can build your own calzone. I selected a preselect ingredients. Desert, we go the apple pie. We got there after the lunch rush. All the tables were cleaned.
Really nice place outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area was well used on the beautiful day that I was there. Ordering is easy at the front counter. Plenty of seating and the food is delicious. The sauce that came with my calzone was very fresh with nice chunks of tomatoes. I ordered the meat meat in St. Louis calzone, which has Italian sausage and pepperoni. It’s really good!
Common questions about Sauce on the Side
Sauce on the Side is located at 701 N New Ballas Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, United States, Creve Coeur, MO, United States.
You can reach Sauce on the Side by calling +1 314-528-8050.
Sauce on the Side has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 353 customer reviews.
Sauce on the Side features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Sauce on the Side features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Sauce on the Side features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Sauce on the Side features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Sauce on the Side features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Quick bite, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Sauce on the Side features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
Sauce on the Side features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Sauce on the Side features the following atmosphere: Casual, Quiet, Trendy.
Sauce on the Side features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists.
Sauce on the Side features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Sauce on the Side features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Sauce on the Side features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Sauce on the Side features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Sauce on the Side features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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