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Plant-based oasis with smoothies, bowls, and unique arepas
Plant-based oasis with smoothies, bowls, and unique arepas
"If you feel like a dehydrated person lost in a desert (which you might if you’re still at Space at 10am), then stumble towards Manna, a healthy little oasis that’s thankfully not a mirage. The food is all plant-based, most of it is vegan, and it's all good, too. It’s also a relaxing place where you can collapse into a couch and suck on a smoothie like your life depends on it. They also have a selection of plant-based arepas (the coconut meat ceviche arepa is our favorite), and it’s takeout friendly and pretty quick." - ryan pfeffer
"Manna is a narrow Downtown restaurant, and another one of those places good for a quick, casual breakfast or lunch. They’ve got the usual suspects: açaí bowls, smoothies, and veggie bowls. But they also have a great coconut meat ceviche served with arepa wedges, burritos wrapped in nori, and a selection of arepas—which are arranged more like a flatbread and piled with falafel, avocado, and more tasty things. It’s chill enough in here to read a book on your lunch break and usually quick enough to get back before that meeting you’re probably going to be late too anyway." - ryan pfeffer, carlos c olaechea
"Your quick, healthy options in Downtown are very limited, which makes Manna all the more valuable. This casual spot can work for takeout or a quiet sit-down meal, and the food is all plant-based and vegan (with the exception of some smoothies that use honey). It’s relaxing in here, with plants and a couch and a general atmosphere that is the opposite of the grimy traffic that awaits you outside. They have smoothies, soups, bowls, and a selection of “arepas” that look more like little pizzas." - ryan pfeffer
"Manna is a narrow Downtown restaurant, and one of those places good for a quick, casual breakfast or lunch. They’ve got the usual suspects: acaí bowls, smoothies, and veggie bowls. But they also have a great coconut meat ceviche served with arepa wedges, burritos wrapped in nori, and a selection of arepas—which are piled with falafel, avocado, and more tasty things. It’s chill enough in here to read a book on your lunch break and usually quick enough to get back before that meeting you’re probably going to be late too anyway." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo
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