In the event you’re prepared to swap out heavy vacation meals and sugar-laden treats with veggies, grains, and lean meats, Charlotte has loads of wholesome choices. These Mediterranean-focused menus and plant-based choices are so tasty, you’ll overlook they’re wholesome, too.
FEATURED RESTAURANT: PLANT JOY
1801 N. Graham St., Ste. 101
980-237-4855
Camp North Finish gives loads of alternatives to indulge, however if you want reset meal, head to this plant-powered kitchen. Feast on regionally sourced, nutrient-dense, vegan dishes like Rainbow Toast and the Falafel Tower. For a colourful medley, strive the Socca and Salad, a refreshing dose of sesame-massaged kale, beets, and microgreens served on a chickpea crepe that’s satisfying whether or not or not you’re vegan.
KID CASHEW
1608 East Blvd.
704-208-4148
This Mediterranean-focused menu consists of kale and quinoa bowls, wood-fired greens, skewers, and rotisserie hen.
Child Cashew’s rotisserie hen with sides. Photograph by Peter Taylor.
FERN, FLAVORS FROM THE GARDEN
1419 East Blvd., Ste. A
704-377-1825
This vegetarian restaurant serves plant-based entrees, sides, and desserts.
CILANTRO NOODLE
2001 Commonwealth Ave.
704-345-9490
Structured like Chipotle, build-your-own meals embody a base starch (egg noodles, vermicelli noodles, white rice, or fried rice), one protein, and 5 toppings.
EIGHT + SAND KITCHEN
135 New Bern St.
704-370-9696
The artisanal breads and pastries are robust to withstand, however for a wholesome and filling meal, order the Shakshuka, a skillet of poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with kale, chickpeas, onions, and garlic.
LIVING KITCHEN
2000 South Blvd., Ste. 300
704-333-0008
This vegan gem is understood for its gluten-free quinoa veggie burgers, candy potato sushi rolls, and Lemon Berry Cheesecake made with cashews, coconut, and lemon on a pecan crust.
YAFO Kitchen’s hen shawarma bowl. Photograph by Peter Taylor.
YAFO KITCHEN
720 Governor Morrison St., Ste. 120
704-365-7130
With extra places in Dilworth and Plaza Midwood, this fast-casual idea serves Center Jap and Mediterranean-inspired fare in wraps, salads, and grain bowls.
BASIL THAI
210 N. Church St.
704-332-7212
Thai lovers can sate their cravings with conventional pad thai, whereas these with extra daring palates can strive dishes like Crispy Crimson Curry Duck, a wealthy, deep-fried half-duck in a spicy sauce.
ESTIA’S KOUZINA
609 N. Principal St., Belmont
704-825-7005
This upscale Mediterranean restaurant gives wholesome and scrumptious dishes like gyro pitas, lamb burgers, and hearty salads.
FLOWER CHILD
1537 Camden Highway
980-294-0500
Whether or not you’re vegetarian, vegan, paleo, or simply hungry, you will discover one thing at this colourful eatery.
ROOTS CAFE
2135 Southend Drive, Ste. 109
980-260-3111
This restaurant gives a easy menu of breakfast burritos, grain bowls, sandwiches, and low.
OH MY SOUL
3046 N. Davidson St.
704-891-4664
Get pleasure from Buddha bowls, vegan nachos, fruit smoothies, and dairy-free lattes on a patio the place canine are all the time welcome.
CRUNCH BISTRO
401 N. Tryon St.
980-498-5774
Order contemporary salads, wraps, and flatbreads that show you how to keep on observe along with your dietary objectives and by no means depart you hungry.
VILLAGE JUICE CO.
1115 N. Brevard St.
704-705-2220
This juice bar inside Optimist Corridor serves smoothies, grain bowls, and salads.
