To the casual observer , Dallas might seem like the land of chicken fried steak , barbecue , and burgers . While we own that gastronomic grandness with pride , our city has also in recent years welcomed a right many restaurants focused on whole foods , local , impertinent , and veggie - forward menus . Dallas buffet car – not just of the vegan and vegetarian variety – have espouse this health - conscious motion heartily , from fast - casual stops like Unleavened Fresh Kitchen , to eatery with vast offerings of good - for - you eat on , like Mudhen . Here are 10 spot to research the healthier side of great dining in Dallas .
HG Sply Co.
This lively topographic point with rustic tactile sensation and an incredible rooftop made its name with minimalist build - your - own bowl mixing protein and veggies . Now you ’ll recover as many diner crush a plate of cochinita nachos or a kobe beef Warren Earl Burger as you will those eating a bustle - fry or kale Caesar . One affair they all can fit in on ? The greatness of HG ’s wiliness cocktail programme , which highlights seasonal elements along with the menu .
Goji Cafe
The declared mission of this low - cay North Dallas eating place is to create amazing vegan Asian entrees , and if the rahs and raves of its regular are any indication , it ’s succeeding . Kung pao tofu , Vietnamese vermicelli bowls , and courgette pho reflect the menu ’s pair all across Asia for culinary inspiration . And even plates like judder " beef " and lemon grass attic will have non - vegans swoon .
Start
Like manna from healthy - food heaven , Start descended on Dallas to ply a healthier , but just as quick , alternative to fast nutrient – lay eyes on its drive - through window ! Instead of poulet - esque nuggets and deep - fried everything , however , the menu – spanning breakfast , tiffin , and dinner – features costless - range , grass - fed burgers , testicle - livid burritos , wraps , and salads , among other skilful - for - you brilliance .
Green House Market
The all-embracing excerpt of sweet and adust goods on show at this spare , minimalist outpost should order you Green House , while skew towards healthy , still knows how to allow loose . It is , after all , serving up wellness - witting fare at a shopping centre . veg - forth ( though not solely vegetarian ) sandwich , salad , and stimulate - fries star locally sourced goods predominate the carte , with fruit and veggie juices and those aforementioned Henry Sweet on mitt to top things off .
The GEM
A local favorite for its recollective listing of juice blending and smoothies that can be kicked up with everything from hemp seed to bee pollen and pep , GEM ’s sunny storefront also turns out from - chicken feed lunches made in - house . soup can be eaten red-hot or pluck up cold on the go , and salads feature a range of super - food sensation like dandelion , pelf , and quinoa .
Company Cafe & Bar
Company Cafe draws out neighborhood regular well-chosen to chow down skunk - feed chicken - fry steak , sandwich with gluten - devoid buns , and vegan roll . Eat well now , then yield for brunch with the B.E.A.T. ( Viscount St. Albans , eggs , avocado , and toast ) and the Johnny Rooster fried chicken and pancake home plate enticing diners back for more .
Spiral Diner & Bakery
Vegans and carnivores likewise craving meat - free payoff on authoritative comfort food flock to this vegan restaurant ’s Dallas and Fort Worth hubs . The kitchen lead all - out in re - creating mac & high mallow , queso , Burger , and even the episodic poutine for palate that avoid meat . Brunch is popular , thanks to bean curd scrambles and hot cake , and the vegan dessert program is almost legend .
Mudhen Meat & Greens
Coming from the team behind the winged creature - themed duo of the Meddlesome Moth and Bird Cafe , Mudhen draw high-pitched expectations in dishing out a granger market - heavy computer menu , and it ’s largely succeeded . Talk about fresh : if your favorite veg is n’t checkmarked on the chalkboard of produce , it ai n’t available that day . fortuitously , you have plate like the Iron Man Reuben , the porc plantain poutine , and a deal of garden - themed cocktails to console you . The B.Y.O.B. ( build up your own bowlful ) is an well-situated way to get a tasting of legion kitchen specialism .
Freshii
If picking from a huge choice of thoughtfully sourced protein and veggie to stargaze up a roll , salad , or wrapper is n’t enough of a goodly - eats fantasy , experience that Freshii also specialise in fruit - studded yoghurt and pertly weigh juices made to order , and rear an eco - friendly presence , too . That intend the range of mountains ’s biodegradable promotion is made from veg , and that it designs its storehouse with an eye toward being modest than intermediate to save energy .
Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
This bright , clean - lined storefront in Lakewood is co - owned by a chef , as proven by the finely - tuned carte du jour of wrap and salads . you may order any dejeuner or dinner party item as a salad or wrapper , with the latter useable in gluten - innocent form . Stuffings start the gamut from buttermilk fry crybaby , peppercorn bacon , and Boursin unfold ( Weekender ) , to veg sausage , garden sprouts , tomato , and avocado ( Market Offer ) . Breakfast items like granola , acai bowls , and quinoa porridge round out the menu . sign on up herefor our everyday Dallas email and be the first to get all the intellectual nourishment / drink / fun DFW has to offer .
HG Suply Co.|Kathryn Kemp
HP Sply Co.
Kevin Marple
Courtesy of Green House Market
Company Cafe
Mudhen Meat and Greens
Kevin Marple