January food reset doesn’t have to be a total snooze fest. It’s never been easier to find menus with nourishing and satisfying choices at places around the state, from cute cafes and juice bars to sit-down restaurants. Here’s a handful of statewide faves serving up healthy food for all tastes.
This berry delicious shop specializes in both smoothies (you can add collagen, protein, or fiber) and acai bowls. Pair these fruit-forward choices with delectable paninis, flatbread pizzas, and more. It’s a delightfully colorful and comfy spot for a nice snack or protein-rich lunch this winter. Warwick, TheBerryJoint.com
A fun addition to Federal Hill’s eclectic food scene, Cilanter offers the unexpected fusion of Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean flavors in a fast-casual setting. Sip hot tea or a fennel mint lemonade with a Street Style Chickpea Bowl. Along with hearty proteins like chicken and steak, the extensive menu includes plenty of veg options. Providence, Cilanter.com
This family-owned cafe has several made-to-order salads – including a custom option where you can really go to town on the ingredients – grain bowls, house-made cold-pressed juices, and prebiotic sodas. Grab one to take home or stick around this adorable space to dig into your order. Narragansett, GreenhouseGansett.com
In addition to smoothies and shakes, this cafe and meal-prep service offers decadent toasts, sandwiches, and wraps, along with hot meals and grab-and-go items so you can spend less of your winter evenings cooking. Regulars rave about the generous portions and overall freshness. East Providence, NakedFoodsRI.com
With its most recent location in Barrington – serving a blend of favorites from both its original two restaurants – Plant City has become known for its vegan burgers and sandwiches. I’m a super fan of their fresh salads, dairy-free sweets (the Cake Cups are marvelous), and coffee drinks. Barrington, Warwick, and Providence, PlantCityPVD.com
This new meat-less deli opened to much fanfare this summer, in the same storefront of Like No Udder. Sink your teeth into plant-based versions of all your favorite sammies thanks to owner Rich Gaccione, who makes all seitan from scratch. Think classic Italian grinders and creamy salads but without the meat and dairy. ProvidenceVeganDeli.com
Vegan chef Carmen Foy, who studied at both Le Cordon Bleu and the Culinary Institute of America, devises a wide variety of nourishing plant-based dishes and treats. Find mason jars of soup – including a delectable Lentil Soup – sandwiches, burgers, and sweet snacks like frosted cupcakes. Middletown, SproutAndLentil.com
Custom smoothies, acai bowls, and toasts are real crowd pleasers that live up to this establishment’s name. If you feel like indulging, they also offer a plethora of homemade desserts, all served within their cozy cafe known for its friendly service and walls filled with local artwork. East Greenwich, TastefulRI.com
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