St. Louis is loaded with quality restaurants, and while many are quite indulgent, you don’t have to settle for unhealthy options. In fact, many local eateries are praised for offering fresh, healthy food and drink. Check out these four dining options in the St. Louis area the next time you’re craving a hearty, nutritious meal. 
- Wicked Greenz
Wicked Greenz is a counter serve health food restaurant that makes it easy to customize your meals. This is good news for anyone with food allergies and even better news for people who don’t want to worry about which menu items are healthy — everything you can eat here is good for you. The menu includes food combinations you can order as a bowl or roll. You can then add extra protein and dressing as you’d like.
Wicked Greenz is at 16 N Central Ave in St. Louis. The shop opens daily at 10 a.m. It closes at 8 p.m. during the week and at 3 p.m. over the weekend.
- Lulu’s Local Eatery
For another easy-going counter serve option, check out Lulu’s Local Eatery. This restaurant boasts indoor and outdoor seating and a range of comfort foods and vegan-friendly menu items. If you’d like to unwind after your meal, simply head upstairs to Lulu’s Ping Pong Bar. This popular cocktail spot is open daily from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Lulu’s Local Eatery features a variety of menu items, from wraps and sandwiches to burgers and specialty entrees. Many meals come with delicious sauces that are made from scratch at Lulu’s. You can find the restaurant at 3201 South Grand in St. Louis. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is closed every Sunday.
- Tree House Restaurant
With a name like Tree House Restaurant, it should come as no surprise that this vegetarian eatery specializes in healthy choices that are appropriate for a vegan diet. This is also a more upscale option compared to the counter service choices around town. Tree House Restaurant has brunch and dinner menus featuring things like jambalaya and wild mushroom stuffed ravioli.
This restaurant is at 3177 S. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis. It’s open for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Fit Flavors
Fit Flavors is a nutritious choice you can always count on in St. Louis. With three locations in the city, this local spot is great for quick bites that provide plenty of vitamins and minerals. This shop specializes in custom meals made for specific health goals, such as vegetarian options or protein-focused dishes for athletes.
When it comes to healthy food options, St. Louis is a delicious place to be. These are just a few of the nutritious locations worth checking out around the city, making this Midwest city an easy place to stick to a diet or simply find a meal that’s good for your body and soul.
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