Chad Conley has leased space at 252 Saint John Street in the Union Station Plaza where he plans to open a new restaurant called Wild Card (website, facebook, instagram). The 2,714 sq ft space was formerly occupied by H&R Block.
Wild Card will be a quick-service salad restaurant offering signature greens- and grains-based salads, plus a build-your-own options as well as a children’s menu, house-made drinks, and a daily dessert. The tagline for the business is “Salads for Now!” Conley shared,
Between three young kids and running several restaurants, I know how hard it is to eat well on a full schedule. Wild Card is the place I wanted for myself: generous salads, made fast, in a vibrant space that’s a bright spot in a busy day. We want to send guests back out a little better than they came in. I’m a fan of strip mall locations. They’re easy to get to and easy to get in and out of, which suits a quick meal.
Wild Card will be open for lunch and early dinner. Conley’s wife Rachel Schlein is the interior designer for Wild Card and Barrett Made is handling the construction. The buildout of the ~30 seat restaurant (floor plan below) is well underway and Conley hopes to launch early next year.
Conley is a co-owner of Palace Diner, the owner of Rose Foods, a cofounder of Ramona’s, and a James Beard Awards nominee.
Visit the Wild Card website to sign-up for the Wild Card email list to keep up to date on the launch plans.
