1. Blossoming Lotus
Where: 925 NW Davis1713 NE 15th Ave
What’s on the menu
The cafe menu is all "live food" and vegan, but it's all so fresh and delicious, it doesn't taste like you're missing out on a thing. They have pastas, soups, salad, and a variety of bowls filled with rice, fresh veggies and flavorful sauces. They also have vegan desserts such as cookies and frozen treats.
2. Laughing Planet Cafe
Where: 3320 SE Belmont Street
(503) 235-6472
922 NW 21st Ave
(503) 445-1319
3765 N Mississippi Ave
(503) 467-4146
4110 SE Woodstock Blvd.
(503) 788-2921
4405 SW Vermont St.
(503) 244-4254
721 NW Ninth Ave. (Ecotrust Building)
(503) 505-5020
What’s on the menu
Burritos and bowls with brown rice, beans, fresh salsas, organic vegetables, and high-quality chicken and tofu. For an even healthier meal, choose a whole-wheat tortilla to wrap it all up. Vegetarian soups, fresh-squeezed juices and vegan cookies round out the menu.
3. Mio Sushi
Where: 3962 Hawthorne Blvd
(503) 230-6981
2271 NW Johnson St
(503) 221-1469
4204 NE Halsey St
(503) 288-4778
What’s on the menu
The stars of the show are sashimi, nigiri, and sushi rolls made with fish of stunning quality. Make a light meal by combining spicy tuna rolls with the wonderfully crisp cucumber salad and a bowl of miso soup. Lunch specials are a great bargain here, too.
4. Whole Foods Market
Where: 1210 NW Couch Street
(503) 525-4343
7380 SW Bridgeport Rd
(503) 639-6500
What’s on the menu
The deli here is amazing, and there are plenty of good-for-you options. The salad bar not only has the freshest ingredients, you can also choose from prepared salads made with whole grains like quinoa and couscous. Try the homemade soups and sushi, too. Everything in the deli is free of artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, and synthetic preservatives.
5. Sweet Tomatoes
Where: 6600 SW Cardinal Lane, Tigard,
(503) 443-6161
13011 SE 84th Ave, Clackamas
(503) 794-2921
What’s on the menu
The concept of all-you-can-eat buffets isn’t so healthy, but when you make the right choices at this giant salad bar restaurant, you’re golden. Load up on fresh vegetables from the salad bar, then have a bowl of delicious homemade soup. Skip the pasta and the potato bar. For dessert, there’s fresh fruit and frozen yogurt.
