01 September 2021

Best Healthy Restaurants in Norfolk, VA

We’ve all heard that wellness starts within. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon energy boost or just something tasty we’ve got some healthy yet amazingly delicious restaurants!

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Commune x Crop

This farmer‑owned, sustainable cafe is inspired by bringing people together with food from their local farm. Get a real taste of what Norfolk has to offer with fresh, seasonally inspired dishes like the Barley Bowl with lavender dressing or a Vedge Sandwich. Enjoy their veggies, bowls and sandwiches or stop in for something scrumptious off of their breakfast menu!

Zeke’s Beans & Bowls

This local joint in Norfolk’s eclectic NEON Arts District offers a wide selection of healthy favorites to keep you energized all day! Enjoy a smoothie bowl, poké or a wrap. Choose from their specialty items like their Brazil Bowl, featuring blended acai and banana then topped with granola, banana, kiwi, mango and honey ‑ or go rogue and customize any bowl to fit your needs.

Town Center Cold Pressed

Quench your thirst with a delicious juice packed with antioxidants to help you get through any season. Grab a Match Lemonade to perk you up in the morning, or get in your greens with their Field of Greens. Some of our favorite items are their Immunity Shots – 2 oz. of jammed packed healthy nutrients like turmeric, cayenne, ginger and wheatgrass.

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The Stockpot

Pull up a seat and enjoy all the warmth that comes with this “feel good food” while getting in a few extra health benefits. The Stockpot has put a healthy spin on all your comfort food favorites, from ramen to tuna bowls and pork carnitas wraps, there is something here for everyone.

Café Stella Roasters

Serving up all your coffee needs with beans roasted in‑house daily, Café Stella offers more than just a caffeine boost in Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood. Find your craving fix for breakfast, lunch or dinner from a wide range of mouthwatering choices like the savory blend of spices in their Shakshuka or their Brown Rice Bowl loaded with pan‑seared salmon and sweet potato.

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Fruitive

This is your one‑stop‑shop for a meal that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. From overnight oats to sandwiches, tacos and salads, smoothies and wellness juice shots, they have all you need to get your day off to the right start.

Pendulum Fine Meats

Health doesn’t always mean salads and juice, but can mean cooking or enjoying quality ingredients that make you feel good. Pendulum provides you with just that by offering high‑quality, locally sourced meats. You are treated like family the minute you walk into the butchery and are encouraged to ask questions about what you’re purchasing, how it’s best prepared and how the animal was raised, providing you with an experience you can feel good about every time.

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Norfolk Smoothie

Located downtown on historic Granby Street, Norfolk Smoothie believes a healthier life starts with the food we eat. They offer flavorful smoothies and bowls with a wide selection of superfood add‑ons to give you the extra boost you need throughout the day. Give yourself a mini‑vacation and a vitamin D boost with their “Something in The Colada”, a blend of pineapple, coconut, banana, vanilla and almond milk.

350 Grace

For those looking to go gluten‑free, 350 Grace presents guests with all the flavors of traditional southern cooking while promising a grain‑free, gluten‑free, organic menu. Sink your teeth into their Grilled Organic Pork Loin served with fire‑roasted vegetables, maple sweet potato and Tabasco honey.

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