Being on a beach vacation means having fun and indulging in cocktails and fried food (or maybe some guac and corn chips) but it can also mean making some healthy food choices (balance, right?). When you're in Hawaii, you'll be able to find many cafes that serve smoothies, salads, and other healthy options. Fuel up with some delicious food (and then get back to relaxing on the beautiful beach).
Read on to find out some cafes to visit in Hawaii that healthy foodies will totally love. Each one offers some truly interesting and colorful menu items.
The Sunday Brunch At Juicy Brew Is Vegan And Epic
One place that you can't miss is Juicy Brew, which has gluten-free and vegan food that is fresh and local. Going out for brunch on Sunday is a weekly tradition for many people and you don't have to miss out just because you're on vacation. Juicy Brew has Sunday brunch, and as we can see from the photo of this waffle, it looks incredible. Jennifer and Christina Hee are sisters who make these delicious creations.
The menu changes often, but some of the meals served in the past have included tofu scramble, vegetable curry, and vegan burritos, according to some photos that customers have shared on Trip Advisor. According to Honolulumagazine.com, you can find vegan coffee jelly here, which sounds awesome and memorable since you can't get that at every cafe or restaurant. The counter always has food that has already been prepared so you can take it out, which is good to know.
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Vibe Cafe Really Does Have A Cool Atmosphere (And Tasty Healthy Food)
With a name like Vibe Cafe, you're expecting a cool and chill place, and that's exactly what this Hawaii restaurant offers. You can get drinks like a Beet Latte, Blue Lotus Chai Latte, and Chili Rose Lemonade. Even toast is incredible here: The Caprese Toast has fresh basil and balsamic reduction along with pesto, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella on sourdough bread.
Other menu items include Jackfruit "Pulled Pork" Tacos, A Tofu "Chicken" Caesar, Mushroom-Swiss Burger, and Beet "Poke" Salad. You can even order vegan ice cream which is made locally and sounds delicious. It's awesome to see so many healthy desserts (like the donuts and muffins in this social media pic... yum) so you can treat yourself while on vacation while still eating well.
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Indie Girl Is The Place To Enjoy Acai Bowls And Vegan Loco Mocco
If you're craving some vegetables when you're in Honolulu, then Indie Girl is a great place to check out. You can find avocado toast, soups, salads, acai bowls, and smoothies. According to a post on Yelp, there is a food court called Michael Mina's in the Waikiki International Market Place, and that's where this place is located.
The Indie Salad has "Roasted Beet Hummus, Avocado, Baby Spinach, Quinoa, Alfalfa Sprouts, Roasted Beets, Dukkah, Crunchy Taro Chips, Tahini Vinaigrette" and the Vegan Loco Mocco has a vegetarian burger made of brown rice and roasted beets, served on brown rice with avocado, a shitake mushroom gravy, and a sunny side up egg. As a Yelp review says of this dish, "The gravy is UNBELIEVABLE! The flavors compliment each other and you will not miss the meat version of this dish at all! Just order it, trust me!"
Healthy foodies who love vacationing in Hawaii will definitely want to visit these three cafes which serve up vegan and gluten-free options. And when the food looks this good and colorful, who wouldn't want to give it a try?!
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