Don’t you hate it when you start a new plan to improve your lifestyle with healthier eating habits and then a coworker/friend/family/significant other wants to go out to eat? As difficult as it is to make the conscious decision to make better food choices, it’s even more difficult finding places to eat that support your lifestyle and goals. Fortunately, the places listed below offer a great selection of made-from-scratch goods that range from low-calorie to vegan-friendly to gluten-free.
Common Ground Community Kitchen
This little kitchen is a pay-what-you-can-lunch cafe located in downtown Evansville at 518 Ingle Street. Four days a week (Monday-Thursday) CGCK serves plant-based, vegan-friendly, and gluten free options that are literally catered to your health and wallet.
Kanpai
This made-from-scratch Asian cuisine offers a range from seared blackened tuna to lettuce wraps to make it easier for you to choose healthy. With only one location (plus a food truck), you can find Kanpai at 4593 Washington Avenue on the east side.
Kite & Key Cafe
This friendly cafe is one of my absolute favorite spots on the west side. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, Kite & Key offers a healthy variety that will fill you with energy for the rest of your day. Check out Kite & Key at 2301 W. Franklin Street.
Pennylane Coffeehouse
Build your own sandwich at Pennylane Coffeehouse and choose what you’re putting in your body, or opt for their specialty Garden State sandwich and enjoy a veggie burger on oat nut bread. Find this hip coffeehouse downtown at 600 SE Second Street.
Sunshine Juice Co.
With a myriad of juices and smoothies to choose from, you can try out our local’s favorite juice bar! Customers love the healthy variety Sunshine Juice Co. offers, and there’s no better place in the area to purchase a juice cleanse. Find them on the east side at 6225 East Virginia Street.
The Granola Jar
Everyday offers a new soup and special at the Granola Jar. Grab a soup, wrap, or a Wham Bam Thank You Ham at this healthy little joint has locations on the north side and the east side! North side: 1033 E. Mt. Pleasant Road; East side: 111 S. Green River Road.
Bob’s Gym
Bob’s Gym offers a simple and delicious way for you to stick to your healthier eating habits. The meals are portioned out perfectly and filled with all the necessary vitamins, protein and essential nutrients that you need to perform at your best! Perfectly Fresh is great for anyone wanting to eat healthy. In today’s hectic, fast paced world, even with your family and personal interest in mind, it’s tough to make the right choices when it comes to your diet. Perfectly Fresh makes it effortless to get an affordable, delicious meal that is great for you. Meals are available daily for pickup, so stop by any of our locations!
Pangea
With a wide range of global flavors on their menu, you are sure to find something that you will love. For healthier options, don’t miss out on the Kale and Arugula Salad. It’s a favorite for sure. If a salad isn’t your style, consider the roasted vegetables. They are tossed in a delicious sauce and you have the option to add chicken for some added protein! Many of their menu items can also be prepared vegan or vegetarian, which makes this a popular place for many!
