Going out to eat doesn’t have to be unhealthy, and eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.
Here are some restaurants that don’t limit your raw food options to a side salad:
Cafe Bliss
Raw meal: Greek Noodle Bowl, made with kelp and zucchini noodles, with cashew feta.
The majority of Cafe Bliss’ ingredients are local and organic, and nothing they make contains processed sugar, dairy, or gluten. Don’t forget to try their cheezecakes for dessert!
- Hours: Monday — Saturday, 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
- Location: 556 Pandora Avenue
Be Love
Raw meal: ZLT, zacon lettuce tomato sandwich with avocado and maple-mustard aioli.
No processed sugar, dairy, or gluten here, either. They also serve a “Karma Bowl,” and $1 of the price you pay is donated to the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
- Hours: Sunday — Thursday, 11 a.m. — 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. - Location: 1019 Blanshard Street
Vegan Hippie-Chick
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Raw meal: Pizza, burgers, tacos, desserts… the list goes on. Notably, The Dude Pizza is topped with bacun made from coconut.
The majority of Vegan Hippie-Chick’s offerings are raw, so if you’re looking for variety then you’ve found your place. Where else are you going to find raw cinnamon rolls?
- Hours: Monday — Friday, 10 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. - Location: 1034 Fort Street
Jusu Bar
Raw meal: Veggie Nori Wrap, made with house-made hummus and power greens.
With four Greater Victoria locations, you’re never far from a raw, vegan meal. They’re also a great snack pit stop, offering up raw bars and unique smoothies.
- Hours: Varies for each location
- Location: Multiple locations, including 800 Yates Street, 513 Fisgard Street, 2560B Sinclair Road, and 1965 Oak Bay Avenue
Rawthentic Eatery
Raw meal: Pretty much everything — try the house-made Chic’un!
Raw’s in the name, so they must take it seriously. Their menu is completely sugar, dairy, egg, and gluten free, and they’ve got multiple bowls, burgers, and noodles to try.
- Hours: Monday — Friday, 9 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. - Location: 108-4440 West Saanich Road
Did we miss any of your favourite raw food eateries? Comment below to let us know!
