Admit it or not, every one’s weakness comes down to good food. However, not everyone has the same definition of what’s palatable. Some prefer exotic delicacies, the others have their sweet tooth, and so on. The real struggle lies in every happy eater’s ultimate problem; That is, choosing the right food that will not fatten you. Almost everyone’s in search for that fulfilling healthy meal that won’t leave you dissatisfied nor guilty.
For the people who are still in search for that right place, we’ve put up this guide to help you in your stomach-boggling adventure. Below you’ll find some of the best healthy-eating restaurants you can find in Dallas that will surely not leave your taste buds dismayed.
1. Nazca Kitchen
Website: http://www.nazcakitchen.com/
Phone Number: +1 214-696-2922
Hours Open: 10:30AM – 9:00PM
Address: 8041 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231, United States
Average cost per meal: $10-$15
Nazca Kitchen I would say takes the lead in Dallas’ South American Cuisine that features healthy menu. Some of the the dishes you ought to try are their fish tacos wrapped in butter lettuce leaves, and their broccoli-filled quinoa salad. Yum!
2. The Gem – Luther Lane
Website: http://www.insidethegem.com/
Phone Number: +1 214-750-2929
Hours Open: 7:30AM – 2:30PM Except Sundays
Address: 6030 Luther Lane #160, Dallas, TX 75225, United States
Average cost per bottle: $7-$9
As they claim, the restaurant specializes in organic juices, smoothies, cleanses & light lunch fare in a mod, counter-serve setting. Have you tried juicing? Almost everyone in the neighborhood is into juices and if you’ve purchased a juicer, you fairly can relate if I’d say it’s such a mess. However, whenever you’re feeling like you want to grab a bottle of juice and do that infamous cleaning, but is too lazy to squeeze the fruits and vegetables in your fridge, you might wanna head down to The Gem in Luther Lane and try their menu out. There’s a lot to choose from and you may check at urbanspoon.com.
3. Urban Taco
Website: http://dinedsrg.com/ut/index.html
Phone Number: +1 214-922-7080
Hours Open: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Address: 3411 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, United States
Average cost per meal: $1-$12
Dallas cuisine can never be complete without tacos. If you’re into tacos, you should familiarize yourself with the Romi which can only be found in Urban Taco. Who would have thought that tacos can be healthy and yummy at the same time?
4. Snap Kitchen
Website: www.snapkitchen.com
Phone Number: (512) 459-9000
Hours Open: 7:00AM – 9:00PM except Sundays
For the Store locations and information, please go to http://www.snapkitchen.com/#/locations
Average cost per meal: $5-$7
Gluten-Free – Are the two words I’d first hear whenever I am on lunch at work and we’ve decided to eat out. I am so sick of hearing this term from my health-conscious officemates. I don’t even know what Gluten is, what more is something free of it? I am sure that a percentage of healthy-eating people is into the Gluten-free diet and here’s a restaurant that you could consider visiting if ever that you are in search of one. One of their best-sellers is the grass-fed bison and Greek salad.
5. Be Raw
Website: http://www.berawfoodandjuice.com/
Phone number: (214) 368-8585
Hours Open: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Address: 6005 Berkshire Ln Dallas, TX 75225
Average cost per meal: $9-$15
Tagged as a “Casual modern cafe serving a full menu of vegan foods, craft smoothies & gluten-free desserts”, this vegan restaurant lives up to their promise of 100% pure food with no artificial anything. Their organic, live, vegan and gluten free cuisine is served with all the vitamins, minerals and enzymes intact. Just the way nature wants it. Much more than salads, their menu is a delight for vegan and non-vegan alike and, if you’re sensitive to dairy or gluten you’ll be glad with their amazing dessert selections all dairy, gluten and sugar free.
6. Cosmic Cafe
Website: http://www.cosmiccafedallas.com/
Phone number: +1 214-521-6157
Hours Open: 12:00 – 10:00PM
Address: 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, United States
Average cost per meal: $4-$11
Google this and you’ll read “creative, Indian-accented vegetarian eats & smoothies in a cozy house with on-site yoga classes”. They have been known not just for their delicious vegetarian meals but because of the relaxing ambience.
7. Freshii
Website: https://www.freshii.com/
Phone number: +1 214-748-6000
Hours Open: 10:00AM– 3:00PM Except Saturdays and Sundays
Address: 1412 Main St #101, Dallas, TX 75202, United States
Average cost per meal: Under $10
From burritos to wraps, to juices and smoothies, to bowls and soups, name it, they probably have it in a healthy version. Plus, they have pizza and brown rice. It’s almost everything your tummy wants to have but is twisted to be served in a healthy way.
8. Kalachandji’s
Website: http://www.kalachandjis.com/
Phone number: +1 214-821-1048
Hours Open: 12:00 – 3:00 pm, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Address: 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX 75223, United States
Average cost per meal:$9-$14
If you like Indian food that’s spelled H-E-A-L-T-H-Y and you find solace in a Hare Krishna Temple, then this place will hit you right on the spot. They have a hot buffet and a salad bar too!
9. Muscle Maker Grill
Website: http://musclemakergrill.com/
Phone number: +1 214-272-2210
Hours Open: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Address: 2217 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, United States
Average cost per meal: $6
The name itself should be enough to make you think that it’s the body-builders haven. Check their menu and astound yourself at how much they actually eat. It’s just a matter of protein and being healthy.
10. Righteous Food
Website: eatrighteously.com/
Phone number: +1 817-850-9996
Hours Open: 7:00AM – 9:00Pm Except Sundays
Address: 3405 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States
Average cost per meal: $5-$12
They named it this way so you would know you could never go wrong with them. Aside from breakfast, lunch and dinner (which are all expected at most restaurants), they also have the Saturday brunch and Happy Hours!
11. Snappy Salads
Website: http://www.snappysalads.com/
Phone number: +1 214-368-7627
Hours Open: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Address: NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225,
Average cost per meal: $1-$8
It’s salad in a snap! It’s basically your fast-food kind of healthy. It’s for the days you just want to take a meal out but you wouldn’t prefer the burgers and fries because your tummy’s feeling like leaves and dressings.
12. Start: Real Food Fast
Website: www.startrestaurant.net/
Phone number: +1 214-265-1411
Hours Open: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Address: 4814 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, United States
Average cost per meal: $3.50 – $4.50
It’s also one of the healthy restaurants whom you can rely on when it comes to fast-food. IT’s just that they don’t only serve the green and leafy kind of healthy but the heavy meals as well like burgers.
13. Sykamore Vegan House
Website: sykamore.net
Phone number: +1 214-826-0305
Hours Open: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Address: 4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246, United States
Average cost per meal: $4-$11
Whether you’ve been a vegetarian for so long, or just starting, or even still deciding whether or not you’ll go vegan. This place is just right for you. They also have a lot of asian delicacies that you must try.
14. The Zodiac
Website: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-ph/restaurants/dallas/tx/the%20zodiac/dallas%20-%20downtown
Phone number: +1 214-573-5800
Hours Open: 11:00AM – 3:00Pm Except Sundays
Address: 1618 Main St, Level Six, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
Average cost per meal: $6-$20
Their best sellers are the shrimps, spring rolls and composed salads. Aside form that, it’s also a fine dining that serves healthy cocktails and whole lot more.
15. D’ Vegan
Website: http://www.dvegan.com/menu.htm
Phone number: 972-437-3939
Hours Open: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Address: 9780 Walnut St, Dallas, Texas 75243
Average cost per meal: $2-$7
Vietnamese, healthy and inexpensive. These are the keywords you need to hear to make you decide to try it out.
16. Daily Juice
Website: http://dailyjuicecafe.com/
Phone number: 512-243-6532.
Hours Open: 7:00AM – 8:00PM
Address: 3rd & Lavaca 205 W. 3rd Street Austin, Texas
Average cost per meal: $2-$6
It’s your daily juice and smoothie on the go. The best thing about their healthy juices is that they taste awesome too!
17. Spiral Diner and Bakery
Website: http://www.spiraldiner.com/
Phone number: +1 214-948-4747
Hours Open: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Address: 1101 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
Average cost per meal: $8-$16
Healthy goes retro at Spiral Diner and Bakery. You can also find vegan cakes in here. They’re also known for their blue plate specials. In here you’ll hear people swearing that the food tastes so good that you’ll forget they’re vegan.
18. Greenz
Website: http://www.greenzsalads.com/
Phone number: 214-720-7788
Hours Open: 10:30AM – 6:00PM
Address: 2808 McKinney Avenue, Suite 109 Dallas, TX 75204
Average cost per meal: $8-$12
Don’t be fooled by the name. They do not just have a long list of salad but a variety of healthy options for the meat-lovers too. You gotta try their goat cheese and Parmesan chips that’ll surely drive your taste buds crazy.
20. Reverie Bakeshop
Website: http://www.reveriebakeshop.com/
Phone Number: 972-238-7511
Hours Open: Mon – Fri: 8:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Except Sundays
Address: 1930 N Coit Rd #140 Richardson, Dallas, TX 75080
Average cost per cupcake is $3 whilst cakes range from $40-$120
Finally! Who would have thought that cakes can be healthy? I mean, I know carrot cakes that actually taste like carrot but cakes that taste like cake and is not fattening are heaven-sent! Their cakes are gluten-free, their ice-cream is dairy-free, 100% Vegan, made with organic soy, cholesterol free, nut free, non-GMO certified and is Kosher certified. I don’t know what some of what they say mean but I’m sure it’s healthy. Reverie Bakeshop is the answer to those who want healthy meal that doesn’t mean skipping desserts. They also cater and personalize cakes and cupcakes.
21. VSpot Cafe
Website: http://vspotcafe.com/
Phone Number: (214) 821-5555
Hours Open: 11AM-3PM
Address: 1908 N Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206 Lower Greenville
Average cost per meal: $11-$25
Jalapeno, Coconut Kale and Red Chili Linguine are some of the reasons you ought to visit this healthy cafe. They don’t just offer raw options but also the traditional menu.
22. The Dream Cafe
Website: http://www.thedreamcafe.com
Phone Number: +1 214-954-0486
Hours Open: 7:00AM – 9:00PM
Address: 2800 Routh St #170, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
Average cost per meal: $10
It’s probably one of the few healthy cafe’s that opens early for those who are morning people. They have almost all the favorite dishes one is looking for.
23. Rise Number 1
Website: http://www.risesouffle.com/
Phone Number: +1 214-366-9900
Hours Open: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Address: 5360 W Lovers Ln #220, Dallas, TX 75209, United States
Average cost per meal: $11-$30
If you want to be french-healthy and are into souffles, then this is the restaurant that you’re looking for. They have all the healthy kind of bread that your Parisian self might love. And oh, check out the marshmallow soup below and drool your heart out.
24. Goji Cafe (Previously known as New Start Veggie Garden)
Website: http://www.goji-cafe.com/food.html
Phone Number: +1 972-243-0507
Hours Open: 11:30AM – 9:00PM
Address: 2330 Royal Lane #900, Dallas, TX, 75229
Average cost per meal: $10-$25
25. Bread Winners Cafe
Website: http://www.breadwinnerscafe.com/
Phone Number: +1 214-754-4940
Hours Open: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Address: 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, United States
Average cost per meal:
They’re known for their Sunday brunch and I am sure that all the bread winners like me out there will care to try this restaurant out. Look at the healthy version of chicken and waffles!
I hope that you get to enjoy your visits to these restaurants and realize that being fit is not your destination but is a way of life. You heard them say, your body is the only place you live in, so you gotta feed it, take care of it, and make sure you’ve got a happy tummy.