Charles H.
Yelp
A HEALTH FOOD "TAQUERIA" all items prepared in front of you to order;
ABOUT THE BEST VEGETARIANISH café in the Quarter/CBD.
AFFORDABLE: all non-seasonal wraps & salads less than $10; Cup of soup $3!
I've been on a search for fresh ingredient, healthy lunch options in the French Quarter/CBD. As you can imagine, most New Orleans restaurants serve foods either fried, slathered in cheese or cream sauces, wrapped in white bread or atop pasta, or laden with preservatives and sugar. Here are my findings for the 5 most notable:
#1. The Best: "CARMO". There is really no way to go wrong at this open kitchen café. Unhealthy ingredients are replaced with interesting combinations of tropical spices, nuts, raisins, & fruit. And none of the large, filling salads are more than $9!
#2. Close Second: "CITY GREENS". Sort of a high end, healthy gourmet "Subway" but not that much more expensive. All wraps & salads are less than $10, & items are made to order.
#3. Faux-getarian: "BACK TO THE GARDEN". Although it claims to be vegetarian, 90% of all items include cheese, starches or dairy based condiments. But it's cheap, fast and items are customizable.
#4. Price Gougers: "MEALS FROM THE HEART". Not really vegetarian, in fact besides the smoothies everything has cheese, eggs, and bread. The menu is inventive however, but pricey: $9 pancakes? $11 omelets?
#1,000,000. Dead Last! "GREEN GODDESS". Probably the most true vegetarian options but it's also outrageously expensive: a $10 Wedge Salad?? And what's with the unhealthy cheese selection that's over half the menu? Note To Vegetarians: cheese is not healthy and much worse for you than lean meat!