8 of The Healthiest Tallahassee Restaurants

Tired of feeling bloated and bad after a meal? No matter where you go, it seems as if you can only find a host of fast-food joints with greasy fried foods, pizza and tacos. They make you feel good in the moment but bad in the long run. However, more than just these unhealthy restaurants exist! Whether you live in Tallahassee or are just visiting, here are eight healthy eateries that will keep you full and satisfied.

​Zoës Kitchen

​Zoës Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves a variety of food, including chicken salad, pasta salad, pitas and grilled chicken sandwiches. Zoës’ menu features Mediterranean-inspired food, made-from-scratch recipes and fresh ingredients.

Sweet Pea Café

Sweet Pea Cafe is a locally owned and operated vegan restaurant. It is a casual counter service farm to table café. At Sweet Pea Cafe, everything they make is 100% plant-based, and they use local seasonal produce and whole foods. There is something new every day in addition to their daily menu.

Muscle Maker Grill

Muscle Maker Grill provides its guests with healthier versions of mainstream dishes that taste great, are affordable and make healthy eating enjoyable. Muscle Maker Grill’s diverse menu is created for everyone – fitness enthusiasts, those starting their journey to a healthier lifestyle and people trying to eat better while on-the-go. Their menu features grass-fed steak, all-natural chicken and other options that satisfy a collection of dietary preferences, from vegetarians to the low-carb consumers to guests following a gluten-free diet.

Vale Food Co.

Vale Food Co. is a meal plan delivery service in Tallahassee. All the meals from Vale Food Co. are healthy meals made by professional chefs who went to top culinary schools. They use fresh and all-natural ingredients in all of their meals. Their menu items vary and even feature a crowd favorite, buffalo mac and cheese, with a healthy twist that’ll still make your mouth water.

Soul Vegetarian Restaurant

Soul Veg Tallahassee specializes in all-natural vegan Soul Food. They serve everything from vegan macaroni and cheese, fresh steamed collard greens and candied yams to vegan lasagna, portabella mushroom burgers, sautéed eggplant and red beans over rice. They also specialize in delicious gluten-free items, such as macaroni and cheese, raw food items, gluten-free cakes and pies and more.

1 Fresh Stir Fry Grill

One Fresh Stir Fry have fresh takeout featuring homemade sauce selections with a wide range of starches, proteins, veggies and toppings of your choice.

Kool Beanz Café

Kool Beanz Café is a top quality gourmet restaurant. Quite simply, it is fun, funky and delicious! Offering a different dining experience in a vibrant setting of dark pastels and modern art, they serve the following enticing entrees: Cuban-spiced pork chops with mango habanero salsa, tasso ham, crawfish, roasted garlic cream sauce, Tuscan style lamb and Sake-teriyaki glazed salmon with sesame roasted asparagus, sambal chutney and wasabi mashed potatoes.

California Chicken Grill

Food is always cooked to order. Everything is grilled or baked. All of their side dishes and sauces are made from scratch in their store every day, and they only use the freshest market produce. Featuring something for everyone, they have dishes for the ultra-health conscious and the fast-food lover.

Ultimately, if you are someone who desires a healthier and more balanced diet but don’t want to compromise on the great taste of food, then you definitely have to check out one of these restaurants.

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