Sweet Tomatoes is located near the intersection of Lovers and Greenville. (Spencer J Eggers/The Daily Campus)

Sweet Tomatoes is the new face of fresh and easy dining in Dallas. The restaurant, which opened in Upper Greenville on April 2, is a clean spin on buffet-style dining.

For a flat $10.29, including tax, you get to pile your plate high with a selection of pre-made salads or a variety of do-it-yourself ingredients.

After paying, endless soups, baked items and desserts await you. The bakery section features a blend of savory choices, such as garlic asiago focaccia, as well as sweet selections, like apple cinnamon or chocolate brownie muffins.

Somewhat surprisingly, the muffins were fresh, warm and delicious. No hint of buffet-warmer staleness to be found. On any given day there are at least seven soups to choose from, ranging from classic chicken noodle to more unique tastes, like this month’s special, lemon chicken orzo.

The dessert selection is modest, but inventive. Choose from an airy chocolate mousse, soft-serve frozen yogurt with toppings for create your own sundaes or, in honor of their April Lemon Month, lemon lava cake.

Overall the food tastes great and the atmosphere is fresh and clean. Diners are able to try a little bit of everything and then grab more of their favorite items.

No need to worry about your plates getting taken while you’re up getting more food – Sweet Tomatoes provides each table with an “I’ll be ‘ripe’ back” card for your convenience.

Would fresh dining by any other name be as sweet? Not likely.