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Healthy Food Austin – Your comprehensive guide to health friendly restaurants, cafes, and more!

January 13, 2023 by Samantha Saenz 3 Comments

Healthy Food Austin - Your comprehensive guide to health friendly restaurants, cafes, and more!

Healthy Food Austin – Your comprehensive guide to health friendly restaurants, cafes, and more!

Welcome to the vibrant and delicious world of healthy eating in Austin, Texas! Whether you’re a health-conscious foodie or just looking to mix up your diet, healthy food Austin, TX offers a wide variety of healthy food options to choose from.

From farm-to-table restaurants to juice bars and vegan eateries, healthy food in Austin offers a thriving food scene that caters to a variety of dietary needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free, organic, or plant-based options, you’ll surely find plenty of delicious and nutritious healthy dinner Austin options.

This year, keep those “new year, new you” vibes going long past Jan. 1. These healthy restaurants in Austin, TX are serving the best healthy food Austin has to offer.


Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

Also, check out our post on Best Austin Restaurants With a View and Romantic Restaurants in Austin.


Healthy Food Austin – Best Healthy Food Restaurant

Bouldin Creek Cafe

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - Bouldin Creek Cafe

Image Credit: Bouldin Creek Cafe FB Page

Everyone’s favorite South Austin neighborhood cafe has been serving up healthy yet satisfying vegetarian and vegan fare since 2000. Stop by Bouldin Creek Cafe to savor a meatless meal, a cup of organic, fair-trade coffee, or one of 25 varieties of hot tea.
Where: 1900 S. 1st Street Austin Tx 78704
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday and Sunday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm 


The Soup Peddler

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - The Soup Peddler

Image Credit: The Soup Peddler FB Page

The Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar has five locations in Austin. It’s a “Fueling Station For People,” serving handmade soups, salads, sandwiches, fresh juices, and whole food smoothies. You can place orders in person, or place your order in advance on the business website for quick pickup.
Where: 2801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours:  Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm


ThunderCloud Subs

Where to Eat Healthy Food in Austin - ThunderCloud Subs

Image Credit: ThunderCloud Subs FB Page

A local alternative to Subway, ThunderCloud Subs opened in Austin in 1975. They now have over 31 locations in Central Texas. ThunderCloud Subs uses freshly-baked slices of bread delivered by a local bakery each morning, and spreads are made from scratch daily. Healthy soups and salads are also on the menu, and soup can be subbed for chips.
Where: 903 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 8:00 pm | Saturday 10:30 am – 7:00 pm 


Blenders and Bowls

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - Blenders and Bowls

Image Credit: Blenders and Bowls FB Page

When besties Erin and Kara moved from Hawaii to Austin, they seemed to have everything they could want from their new live music paradise…except acai. The girls were craving the Brazilian superfruit that’s often enjoyed frozen in a bowl so badly, they decided to open a food truck to see whether Austinites would love acai bowls as much as they did.
Where: 1625 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm


Snap Kitchen

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - Snap Kitchen

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Since 2010, Snap Kitchen has been making healthy meals from scratch for busy people. Meals are prepared by Executive Chef Matt Reinhart and Registered Dietitian Claire Siegel for every lifestyle, including gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and dairy-free. The menu includes breakfast, entrees, sweets, juices, small bites, and soups, all ready for you to grab and enjoy on the go. Snap Kitchen even offers weekly meal subscriptions and delivery services. Eating healthy in Austin doesn’t get any easier than this.
Where: 4301 W William Cannon Dr #300, Austin, TX 78749
Operating Hours: Monday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm | Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Sunday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm


Healthy Food Austin – Best Healthy Food Restaurant – continued

Casa de Luz

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - Casa de Luz

Image Credit: Casa de Luz IG Page

This cafeteria-style eatery serves up macrobiotic, vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Though the menu varies each day, it’s posted online one-and-a-half hours before each meal and typically includes soup, salad, an entree, and dessert.
Where: 1701 Toomey Rd Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 8:30 pm


Healthy Food Austin: Mr. Natural

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - Mr. Natural

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Mr. Natural has been in Chef Jesus Mendoza’s family since 1988. Over the past 30 years, the restaurant has been offering a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu to customers. The menu boasts a plethora of soups, salads, juices, sandwiches, tacos, and breakfast options that have won it numerous awards including “Healthiest Mexican Lunch Specials,” “Best Natural Food,” and “Best Tres Leches Cake.” With so many accolades, you have to wonder what the fuss is all about. Guess you’ll have to wander in and see for yourself!
Where: 1901 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm


Counter Culture

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - Counter Culture

Image Credit: Counter Culture FB Page

This healthy east Austin gem prides itself on being “Austin’s finest vegan comfort food.” Sue Davis established the eatery as a food trailer in 2009 and has been making raw, vegan, dairy-free, and meatless food since. Whenever possible, the restaurant acquires organic, fair trade, and locally-grown goods from local farmers. So if you’re in the mood for Buffalo Mac & Cheeze, nachos, or tacos, look to Counter Culture for cleaner comfort.
Where: 2337 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, Friday – Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thursday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm


The Beer Plant

Where to eat Healthy Food in Austin - The Beer Plant

Image Credit: The Beer Plant IG Page

“Plant-based dishes in farmhouse-inspired digs” is all you really need to know about The Beer Plant to motivate you to get in your car. But in case you need more convincing, we can talk about the Buffalo cauliflower wings that are breaded, sauced, and can only be described as morsels of pure delight and ingenious culinary achievement. Or there are the 40 craft beers and botanical cocktails offered. Run, don’t walk, to this first-of-its-kind gastropub in Austin.
Where: 3110 Windsor Road Austin, Texas 78703
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm


Healthy Food Austin – Best Healthy Food Restaurant – continued

JuiceLand

JuiceLand

Image Credit: JuiceLand FB Page

Ahhh, yes, my beloved JuiceLand. I get excited just seeing the sign as I drive by because it always reminds me of how crisp and clean the brick and mortars always feel inside, perfectly matching their refreshing fare. Visiting is a sensory experience that can only be described as jumping into Barton Springs. Actually, that’s exactly what owner Matt Shook was going for when he opened his smoothie shop in 2011.

In addition to amazing, superfood smoothies with entertaining names, JuiceLand has a variety of satiating raw salads, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, cleanses, and vegan cuisine at approximately 20 locations in and around town.
Where: 10721 Research Boulevard #100, Austin, Texas 78759
Operating Hours:  Monday – Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm | Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm


Healthy Food Austin: Daily Juice

Daily Juice

Image Credit: Daily Juice IG Page

Daily Juice is another Austin original juice that overwhelms my heart on occasion because I always walk out feeling better than when I entered. Since 2003, this establishment has been blending smoothies with real foods and has no added sugars or ice. The menu also includes made-to-order juices, smoothie bowls, hot soups, next-level coffee, and booster shots.
Where: 8620 Burnet Rd Suite 132, Austin, TX 78757
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 7:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm


Flower Child

Flower Child

Image Credit: iamaflowerchild.com

Health-oriented, bohemian cafe for custom salads, grain bowls & soups with additive-free proteins.
Where: 500 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm


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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

14 Plant-Strong Restaurants in Austin That Never Sacrifice Taste

January 29, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan 3 Comments

Casa de Luz Macrobiotic Food Is Plant-strong
Casa de Luz makes macrobiotic food with love and it shows (Credit: Casa de Luz)

Plant-strong diets are on the rise as people add more nutrient-rich foods to their lifestyles and implement Meatless Mondays. Austin is a wonderful city for it, as we have so many tasty, plant-strong restaurants to choose from.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: vegan, vegetarian

Ciclo Restaurant Dances With Latin Flavor Downtown

November 28, 2018 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Ciclo Menu Dishes Downtown Austin

Ciclo is located inside The Four Seasons Hotel downtown (Credit: Galdones Photography)

Introducing Ciclo restaurant and neighboring Live Oak inside Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Austin! Ciclo is the latest concept from world-renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval, led by Chef de Cuisine James Flowers (TRIO, Wink, Asti Trattoria, Cipollina).

Ciclo and Live Oak dance with Latin flavor, with the latter taking menu inspiration from Guadalajara, Mexico. I had the pleasure of experiencing both concepts. The way they complement each other makes Four Seasons a superb destination for dinner and drinks.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: downtown, vegetarian

The Flying Carpet Food Truck Magically Transports Austinites to Morocco

May 7, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan 2 Comments

The Flying Carpet Moroccan Food in Austin

Maria and Abdu welcome diners to The Flying Carpet

Editor’s Note: As of spring 2019, The Flying Carpet is closed until further notice.

“Love Wins.” The sign on the side of The Flying Carpet, a family-run Moroccan food truck, says it all. The Flying Carpet brings the rich cuisine of Morocco to south Austin with nothing but love.

Owners Abderrahim “Abdu” and Maria Souktori personally welcome diners as though they were guests entering their own home. The delicious food is sourced and prepped daily, and cooked to order on the spot. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: food trailers, food trucks, south austin, vegan, vegetarian

The Beer Plant Invents Creative Gastropub Fare for Vegans in Austin

January 3, 2017 by Kelli McDonald Leave a Comment

The Beer Plant Austin

A beautiful bounty of food at The Beer Plant in Austin
Photo credit: Jessica Attie

“Have you tried that vegan place?” isn’t an uncommon question in Austin. But when a friend of mine asked me to join her at our city’s newest plant-based gastropub, I knew I was in for something noteworthy.

The Beer Plant, located in Tarrytown next to Austin Pets Alive!, pulls together the attributes veggie-eating Austinites adore most: good food, a nice vibe and tasty drinks. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: vegan, vegetarian, west austin

Top 10 Austin Restaurants When It MUST Be Gluten-free

May 23, 2016 by Jaclyn Hubersberger 8 Comments

Gluten-free Restaurants in Austin, TX

Guest article by Jaclyn Hubersberger

Dining out is one of my absolute favorite activities. So when I received my celiac diagnosis, I thought my world was ending. No more pizza, pasta or sandwiches. Good-bye to sushi happy hours and baked goods. “Having a beer” was now a thing of the past.

On one hand, it was a relief to know I wasn’t dying, and that by eliminating gluten from my diet I could relieve all the symptoms that had left my life in a state of disarray. On the other hand, I knew future family gatherings and social outings were going to require a certain degree of diligence and abstinence on my part.

For those of us with celiac disease and severe gluten sensitivity, dining out can cause anxiety. Even though we are fortunate to live in a city where almost every restaurant has gluten-free options, cross-contamination and uninformed restaurant staff present a real risk. I had to find this out the hard way while navigating this disease and learning as I went along. Getting accidentally “glutened” isn’t pretty—the symptoms can range from gastrointestinal to neurological, and it can take anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks to recover.

I’m aiming to open your eyes to a world beyond bunless burgers and skimpy salads. Whether you can’t eat gluten or simply choose not to, here are my top ten tried and true gluten-free eats in Austin.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

5 Stops for Year Round Tamales in Austin

December 29, 2014 by Edwin Ochoa Leave a Comment

Tamales are a staple in many households during the holidays in Central Texas, but why let the calendar limit what time of year you can enjoy them? This article rounds up 5 Austin tamales spots that sell delicious bundles of comfort and joy year round.

Tamale House East: Tried and True

Tamale House East Tamales in Austin

L-R: bean and cheese, chicken and pork tamales from Tamale House East

As the name informs, you’ll find this tamale favorite on Austin’s east side. The chicken tamale is delicious, but Tamale House East’s bean and cheese is the winner. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: vegan, vegetarian

Battle of the Brunches Round 6: Bouldin Creek Cafe

October 27, 2014 by Samantha Champion 1 Comment

Bouldin Creek Cafe in Austin

Bouldin Creek Cafe Jodi Hart via Flickr CC

What’s brunch without crispy bacon, spicy sausage, or maybe some brisket hash?

If you’re at Bouldin Creek, you’ll find that brunch is exactly the way it should be.

Bouldin Creek Cafe has been providing Austin with uniquely delicious vegetarian options for 14 years now, most of which can also be made into vegan dishes. During its lifetime, the artistically inclined cafe has developed quite a brunch following made up of vegetarians and carnivores alike. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: battle of the brunches, brunch, vegan, vegetarian

Austinot Podcast: Kite Festival, Vegan and Vegetarian Picks and More

March 1, 2013 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Austin Kite Festival at Zilker Park

The Austin Kite Festival happens annually on the first Sunday in March

Click on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! You all continue to ask some fabulous questions, and we enjoy answering them every week. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Podcasts Tagged With: vegan, vegetarian

Nation’s Longest Running Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off Needs Your Help

November 4, 2012 by Guest Blogger 5 Comments

Vegetarian Chili Cook Off Austin TexasThis guest post is by Fletch Brendan Good and Stevie Duda.

Did you know that the nation’s longest-running vegetarian chili cook-off has been taking place in Austin every November since 2004, and in Texas since 1989?

We’re talking about the Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off. This year’s edition (the 24th) is on Sunday, November 11th, at the historic Burnet Road Farmers Market.

It’s sponsored by The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, and benefits the Texas Humane Legislation Network. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: vegetarian

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