Healthy eating is all the rage, and for good reason too. It’s pretty self-explanatory: healthy food means a healthy body, and a healthy body means a happy life (usually). Many healthy eateries have popped up all over Queens as this trend dominated the food industry over the last few years, and we hope it’s here to say. We narrowed down some of the tastiest healthy cafes in Queens, but Queens residents were only able to pick one as their favorite. Stop at the Best Healthy Eatery in Queens for the healthiest — and yummiest — food around.
2020: Queens Voted Health Kitchen Best Healthy Eatery!
Health Kitchen
1017 154th St, Whitestone
(718) 709-9010 – healthkitchenfoods.com
Health Kitchen in Whitestone satisfies the growing public desire for food that is both healthy and flavorful! Whether you’re looking for a protein-packed morning meal or a filling dinner and healthy dessert combo, Health Kitchen is your “one stop shop” for feel-good food. Choose from colorful salads, Poke bowls, Acai bowls, smoothies, and protein shakes. Health Kitchen also offers an innovative Pokerito menu option, which is a wrap filled with Poke bowl ingredients. The eatery offers both hot and cold salad bowls, so there is something appealing for every season! Before you leave, let Health Kitchen quench your thirst with on-tap cold brew coffee and frappuccinos.
2019: Queens Voted Juice for Life Best Healthy Eatery!
Juice for Life
271-11 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park
718-343-2200 – www.juiceforlife.biz/Juice_For_Life
Juice for Life is the best healthy eatery in Queens, and now they have two locations in the borough. Both the Bayside and New Hyde Park locations are committed to helping people live healthier lives. They serve only the freshest and tastiest juices, wraps, rice bowls, smoothies, coffee, salads, soups and desserts. All of their food is made to order with their original recipes, and they offer ketogenic, paleo, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. They have eat in, carry out, delivery and catering. Juice for Life never uses MSG, microwaves, added fats, harmful additives or preservatives. Come to Juice for Life for delicious food without the guilt. You’re sure to leave happier and healthier!
2018: Queens Voted The Thirsty Koala Best Healthy Eatery!
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 626-5430 – www.thethirstykoala.com
This Australian-inspired Astoria eatery reigns supreme when it comes to healthy eating. This restaurant, at home on Ditmars Boulevard, boasts a menu of mainly gluten-free and veggie options, all of which showcase local, natural and organic products. Its small goods are chemical-free, from local artisans who cure and smoke their meats naturally. The eatery – previously voted the number one Australian restaurant in all five boroughs – also makes its own goat and farmers’ cheeses using organic milk. It’s something different, for sure, but it’s definitely something delicious. And they’ve got the accolades to prove it.
2017: Queens Voted The Thirsty Koala Best Healthy Eatery!
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, NY 11105. 718-626-5430
This Australian-inspired Astoria eatery reigns supreme when it comes to healthy eating. This restaurant, at home on Ditmars Boulevard, boasts a menu of mainly gluten-free and veggie options, all of which showcase local, natural and organic products. Its small goods are chemical-free, from local artisans who cure and smoke their meats naturally. The eatery – previously voted the number one Australian restaurant in all five boroughs – also makes its own goat and farmers’ cheeses using organic milk. It’s something different, for sure, but it’s definitely something delicious. And they’ve got the accolades to prove it.
