Eating healthy does not mean eating boring, tasteless food. In Atlanta, there are many restaurants that offer wholesome, nutritious food that also tastes great. If you want to invest in a healthier, more energetic you, drop in at these restaurants and try some of their delectable, healthy dishes.
Cafe Sunflower
Cafe Sunflower has been a popular spot with vegan and vegetarian locals, as well as their carnivore cousins, for over 20 years. Cafe Sunflower offers fresh and original vegan dishes, served from two different locales in Atlanta that feature varied and exciting menus.
At Cafe Sunflower, you can enjoy tasty starter dishes like spring rolls or artichoke and spinach dip with vegan cheese and organic corn chips. On the entree menu are delectable vegan dishes, such as spicy basil tempeh, featuring broccoli, shitake mushrooms, onion, chili peppers, peanuts, and organic brown rice, or spicy pad Thai noodles, with a variety of fresh vegetables, baked tofu, coconut-tahini sauce, and crushed peanuts. The Buckhead venue serves fresh juice cocktails, craft beers, and a selection of fine wines, while the Sandy Springs venue serves tea, coffee, and freshly prepared juices.
The venues boast stylish and modern interior designs, featuring lots of wood, for a warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant is open for lunch and supper.
True Food Kitchen
Although one doesn’t always expect to find healthy food in a chain restaurant, True Food Kitchen offers a variety of wholesome and nutritious meals. As seasonal fruit and vegetables are used in the restaurant’s dishes, the menu is rotated regularly. Clients are also able to customize their orders according to their specific needs and tastes. The interiors of the venues feature lots of green plants and modern, hip furniture for a fun, lively vibe.
On the starter menu are healthy options, such as the farmers market crudites, with a variety of fresh, raw vegetables, served with tzatziki and a black olive dip, or an herb hummus served with pita bread. For mains, you can bite into an inside-out quinoa burger or enjoy a poke bowl with albacore, avocado, quinoa rice, a variety of vegetables, and cashew nuts. True Food Kitchen also serves nutritious beverages. You can find anything from unique cocktails to house-made teas to refreshers on the drinks menu.
Tassili’s Raw Reality Cafe
The owner of Tassili’s Raw Reality Cafe believes that optimal health can be gained by eating raw vegan foods. On the menu, you will find a variety of wraps, such as the Punany wrap, made with soy mayo, spicy kale salad, avocado, sweet corn, and couscous. You’ll also find a variety of interesting and wholesome raw dishes, such as “Way Better Than OkRa,” prepared with sun-dried tomatoes, corn, onion, and spices, and Karamu couscous, prepared with raisins and berries. If you have a sweet tooth, spoil yourself with African carob cake.
It’s so easy to fall into bad eating habits, especially over the Christmas season. Do yourself a favor, and drop in at these restaurants in Atlanta where you can enjoy healthy food that’s also delicious.
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