Crushed Red, the fast-casual restaurant best known for its fresh, chopped-to-order salads and artisan pizzas, is set to open its seventh location today, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Streets of St. Charles. This marks the brand’s first restaurant in St. Charles County, expanding its local footprint beyond St. Louis and surrounding areas.
The new restaurant aims to provide a flavorful dining option to visitors of the bustling lifestyle destination. Cullinan Properties, the developer behind Streets of St. Charles, said Crushed Red enhances the already diverse mix of eateries and attractions.
“Crushed Red brings a fresh, exciting addition to our dining mix at Streets of St. Charles,” said Kathleen Cullinan Brill, EVP and Director of Leasing & Strategic Partnerships at Cullinan Properties. “Their focus on quality ingredients and a welcoming fast-casual experience is a great complement to the dynamic lineup our guests enjoy here.”
Crushed Red’s menu features a wide range of crafted salads, including crowd favorites like the Welcome Back Cobber with roasted chicken, avocado, bacon, egg and Gorgonzola on field greens; the spicy This Pear Is On Fire with spiced pears, dried cranberries and jalapeno-honey dressing; and the seafood-centric Tunapalooza with seared ahi tuna and roasted Yukon Gold potatoes.
The menu also includes urban crafted pizzas such as the classic Queen Margherita, the veggie-packed Fire Roasted Veggie, the rich Yukon Gold Steakhouse with steak and bacon, and the tropical Big Island with pineapple and ham. Diners can even craft their own salads or pizzas with a variety of greens, vegetables, proteins and cheeses.
In addition to salads and pizzas, Crushed Red offers oven-baked sandwiches like the Iconic BLT&A, Crazy Caprese and Fowl Play, as well as folded flats, healthy soups, savory shareables, and a kids’ menu with options such as cheese pizza and creamy mac and cheese.
“Streets of St. Charles has become a true destination in the region, and we’re thrilled to officially open our doors here,” said Chris LaRocca, CEO and founder of Crushed Red. “We believe food should make you feel good, from how it’s sourced to how it tastes, and we can’t wait to share that with this community.”
Crushed Red joins an ever-growing roster of restaurants and entertainment venues at Streets of St. Charles, including Dewey’s Pizza, Prasino, Napoli III, Narwhal’s, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Funny Bone Comedy Club, and AMC Theatres, along with residential, hotel, and office uses that contribute to steady daily traffic and community engagement.