Found the restaurant on a whim; we were visiting from Rhode Island for a couple of days. So happy we did. Having such excellent food with no added oils/salt is a rare find. Having those same foods be better than places that use all the unneeded additions is just mind blowing!
We enjoyed the fried quinoa and tofu dish and the ginger stir fry bowl. We couldn't decide for dessert and we were treated to a little sampler of the chocolate mousse and the pumpkin bar.
The service was attentive and genuine. The location itself is surrounded by literature for living a clean eating life but nothing is being pushed on you if you're just looking for a good meal. If GreenFare was in New England it'd be my go to place to eat.
I left the airport hungry and in search of a healthy vegan lunch. Within 20 minutes, I arrived at GreenFare. Upon walking in I saw the books and bakery items at the counter. I was intrigued. Then I sat down and started to order. There was a great variety of selections from apps to entrees and desserts.
The food was incredibly well made with great care. You can taste it in the butternut squash soup topped with its roasted seeds. Also, in the mushroom enchiladas with its flavors and what seemed delicate yet quite filling.
The chocolate mousse was the perfect end. My eyes lit up. Truly the best.
I'd give 4 stars for effort - they have a loyal advocate in a gentleman named John manning a stall/table at a farmers market at Lake Anne shopping center swearing by their organic food. According to John he is just a customer who has been one for many years. He had their delicious mini muffins - I love their ginger one, naturally sweetened. So much so that I had to drop by Greenfare after I left the market and on my drive back to VA Beach.
There were a couple of tables outside, where people were being served. Inside, it reminds me more of an apothecary haven - health books, healthy menu items, very zen ambiance. I love the story behind the motivation to eat healthy, to heal ourselves with what we eat. I love their mini muffins!!
SO much I can say but I will say this, I thought I'd experienced good organic/vegetarian places to eat until having lunch at Greenfare. A lot of places have menus with good options but still have a fast food atmosphere? You know? Lunch at Greenfare turned into an experience. The food was AMAZING. The service was friendly and transparent. Thank you Jen! AND I was able to get some info on sound therapy services in the area. Lunch turned into a confirmation so I'm grateful. A must if your in the area.
Great little spot with innovative dishes and good information available too. I love the pure ingredients and seasonal menu. We just went for dessert this time ~ our favorite was the red bean lava cake! An odd but very satisfying dessert.
Enjoyed an incredible meal without feeling guilty about what I ate. I love how each dish has so many wonderful ingredients in it. Make sure to order the lava cake for dessert made with red beans and dates. It’s better than the unhealthy ones and you won’t be able to tell the difference.
I was so pleased to find a vegan restaurant that adds no oil to any of its foods. They really understand what ingredients are healthy and which are not and use only the healthy ones. And the food tastes great too.
I was visiting town on business and decided to stop in and check this place out. Very friendly staff. They took the time to ask if I was new to plant based/vegan eating and asked questions about my tastes to make recommendations. In the end I couldn't decide because I wanted to try so many different things so I asked them to just surprise me and ended up with a fantastic meal.
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I had a great experience here tonight during "Pizza Night" where for $25/person, you get all-you-can-eat salad, pizza slices (three different kinds), and kombucha (three different flavors).
The staff was very friendly, especially the owner Gwyn, and all the food was very fresh and tasty. I even ordered a carrot cake to go even though I was very full -- I just couldn't resist. If I lived in town, I would definitely be visiting this place often and become more involved in their events.
For context, this place is more than just a restaurant -- they host meet-ups, movie nights, and educational classes all centered around nutrition and, more specifically, a whole food plant based diet. They also have a kick start program where people are introduced to this healthy way of eating, including daily meals for 21 days.
One thing to note, as another reviewer mentioned, is I don't think they have dinner setup each night and I'm not quite sure if they have lunch everyday either. I believe I just got lucky with them hosting a pizza night while I was in town.
If you are interested in coming for a meal or just to learn more about eating healthier, I would recommend calling ahead to understand the schedule and available menu.
Gwyn and staff -- thank you for your hospitality and an amazing dinner!
My server was excellent! It is so rare and wonderful when employees exude the values that a business stands for. The food was good, definitely the freshest food I've had at a restaurant that wasn't raw. To be clear, I dislike lava cake in general, but when I saw that the one sold here was a red bean lava cake, I had to try it just to see what it could possibly taste like. It caused a foodgasm of epic proportions! This cake is worth the wait. It takes a while to prepare, so if you're thinking of trying it out, let your server know asap. I wish I could give this business more than 5 stars. Not only does it offer delicious, healthy meals, but it teaches you how to make them yourself, how to change your life for the better. "If you teach a man to fish..." I'm already looking forward to my next trip to the area so that I can come back to this wonderful, wonderful place.
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