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    Active Culture

    4.7 (372 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Salad, Cafes
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    ACTIVE CULTURE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Breakfast Bowl
    Carine B.

    Was craving something nourishing for my body after a week of pastries and indulgences so I stopped by Active Culture. I ordered a breakfast bowl with spinach and potatoes. Overall, it was very hearty and I ended up taking half home. That said, I found it to be a tad over priced at $19 for beans, two eggs, micro diced potatoes, a little cheese and spinach, some avocado and toppings. The cheese was also a bit rubbery and cold by the time it arrived. Overall, it was good and clean (which is a major plus) but I'm not sure I'd order this bowl again and would try the açaí instead. The staff were friendly on a busy Saturday and the bowl took about 15 minutes or so to come out. I sat outdoors which was lovely as it was a warm sunny day. There are lots of outdoor benches with umbrellas. The indoor seating is a bit more limited.

    Hummus wrap
    Nancy S.

    We had a delicious delivery and cannot wait to visit in person! We had the protein açaí bowl and the hummus wrap. Both delicious. Why a 4 versus a 5 star? The delivery was timely; however the two drinks we ordered (la croix) were not delivered. We probably won't order delivery again as we don't trust we'll get our entire order.

    Nachos
    Madeleine Y.

    An amazing vegetarian place that has a great variety of healthy options. Came here for lunch with family after a day of skiing and everything was so lovely. It's clean and cozy inside w/ very kind staff & fast service. I ordered the breakfast bowl over spinach which was warm and fresh. You can really tell that the ingredients are fresh and you feel great and energized afterwards. Loved this place and its effort to provide healthy meals!!

    Rustic Kale Salad
    Mikala C.

    Came here for a quick healthy lunch. The menu is full of fresh, veggie friendly options. I liked the kale salad though was disappointed that it lacked any protein. By far, the bend bowl was everyone's favorite and I would order it again. It had a curry like sauce, avocado, cabbage, beans, and rice! Super yummy.

    Kale, organic quinoa, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomato, cucumber all mixed with a yummy sauce.
    Susan C.

    The perfect stop for the yummiest and healthiest food. Just what I needed on my road trip down to California. Worth the three minute drive from hwy 97 south.

    Cesar salad
    Bryn S.

    This is the worst ceaser salad iv had in my life and my smoothie was brown ): it took them a while to get my order out. Seemed like they were short staffed. Not good at all.

    Pumpkin shake

    Amaizing food, clean, and great service! Loved the vibe and self serve cucumber water!

    Simple Salad
    Stefanie C.

    4.5 stars. Bend is a weird place, and Active Culture was my first exposure to the cookie cutter cult vibes of the city. I drove here directly from Portland to work an event and stopped by for lunch. You wait in line to order and pray there's a table available. Every staff member I encountered was nice, and it's overall a cute restaurant that offers salads, smoothies, and more. Definitely want to try a bowl next time. I got the Simple Salad, which looks so much more than its name. Filled to the brim with fresh ingredients, it was super filling and delicious. Unfortunately I was sitting at a communal bench, when suddenly I was surrounded by a herd of 20 preppy moms in puffy vests, talking about pumpkin spice lattes and how matcha is too spicy. They edged me out of my seat, which I was annoyed by. It's fine, whatever. While I don't desire coming back to Bend, I liked Active Culture as a café. Just didn't have the best experience. I'd pick a smaller solo table next time or chill outside if the weather was nice, then get a coffee, smoothie, or cocktail. Parking wasn't bad. I found a spot right in front. Otherwise there's neighborhood parking. What a wild introduction to a new city!

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    We stopped for açaí bowls and were extremely pleased. Everything was fresh and delicious. Cute little play area for kids too!

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    has consistently amazing food and kind service. could be seen as somewhat overpriced, but generally feels very healthy.

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    6 years ago

    Went back to this place every day while in Bend. Amazing, healthy food! Loved the smoothies, and soups.

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    4 years ago

    VEgan pina colada shake was a Meal. Amazing. Lentil burger was also delicious and filling.

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    This place is rad, top shelf service, tasty healthy food, kid friendly to the max; beer kombucha and gelato too! Solid choice anytime.

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    5 years ago

    breakfast, lunch, & dinner...it's my favorite. i will never understand why people come to Bend and visit all the breweries instead.

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    Faye C.

    Thank you! We really appreciate the awesome review

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    Outstanding healthy food. World famous gelato too. Casual w/ inside and dining on the patio. Relaxed atmosphere and wonderful service.

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    Love this place! Great healthy options and nice outdoor seating area.

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    5 years ago

    Delicious salads, great atmosphere. Just be careful of where you park - they are eager to ticket in this area!

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    7 years ago

    Totally blown away by the food here. Exceeded my expectations! This should be in every city.

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    Faye C.

    Thank you very much for the awesome review!

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    4 years ago

    Love love love this place. You want healthy food that tastes amazing, go here. People are very friendly and service was great!

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    Friendly staff and delicious food. It has a homemade feel to the place and I would go back anytime.

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    Ask the Community - Active Culture

    What's "OG Sauce"?

    It is our Organic Goodness sauce! A savory, oil and lemon based sauce blended with veggies and spices. It is vegan, gluten-free, made fresh in-house, and tastes great on just about anything!

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    Blissful Spoon

    Blissful Spoon

    4.5(116 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Papillon offers lovely ambiance and outstanding Moroccan cuisine! We had the a five salad starter…read morecalled Chlada Khamsa which was the perfect combination of smoky, savory, and sweet. It was served with the fluffiest, softest, warm pita I've ever had. My husband had the braised lamb shank served over brown butter farro and I had the pulled lamb shoulder with couscous. The meat was so flavorful and tender, and the sides complimented the lamb perfectly. The chef and owner Kamal came by our table to thank us for coming in and tell us about a jazz club called Cellar 65 they have downstairs where they offer different cuisine experiences throughout the year. (I believe the next one coming up is Greek Night...looks amazing!) We will definitely be back soon to try some other dishes and desserts.

    Let's talk about it!!! Good morning and let's get this day going!! Let's start with the…read morecoffee-WOW-bold and smooth. Walking into this cute spot on a corner you are greeted and this place is super inviting, with large windows letting in light and letting you sit and people watch while you enjoy their delicious coffee! I love the style and music that is playing, our server was super nice and attentive, decided to try the Duck Bastilla and shared the Mushroom Toast. While we waited we had to try the flourless chocolate cake and Apple Cinnamon Cake, warmed up along side our cup of Joe. Ok so brace yourselves for this...the starter came out and was served to us by Chef Kamal and wasn't a disappointment on the eyes, crafted so delicately on the plate. The flaky filo was a golden hue and held a beautiful song inside of the most perfectly mix savory and sweet flavor, the duck was soft and tender, leaving you just wanted MORE!! I was pleasantly impressed with the way the dish was put together, each piece like a puzzle and this was just the starter. The mushroom toast arrived and she was the Belle of the Ball at our table, the side salad is a nice refreshing addition, but this crafted piece of art was stacked and piping hot, atop was a perfectly poached egg. Starting on just a corner of this nicely toasted house made brioche canvas that held a picture of painted on creamy bean spread adorning this was a medley of mushrooms with all the right seasonings and as you devour this you get a hint of the citrus! I am beyond impressed with this spot!! Chef my hats off to you and your partner back in the kitchen, I know now that the pillows are to "catch you" when you faint after tasting this food! So good we came back!!! I salute you Chef!! Your love for this craft shows!!

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    Blissful Spoon - Cute interior.

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    Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House - Mac & Cheese  Red Chair NWPA

    Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House

    4.1(1.7k reviews)
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    You can't call yourself a Bend local without paying respects to the place that started it all…read more Yeah, the wait can get long on summer weekends, but grabbing a pint of Black Butte Porter and a pub burger at the downtown house just never gets old. Always solid, no matter how much the town grows.

    These days it's getting harder to find a veggie burger that isn't full of chemicals and trying to…read moresimulate "meat"; so we were thrilled when we came across Deschutes that had a veggie burger that was made from jackfruit and pinto beans! Yay! It was the best veggie burger my husband has had in a long time... he added avocado and vegan cheese (which did make it a bit pricey). Awesome that you can do many different sides including regular fries, Cajun fries, salad, chips, and more options... do wish they had onion rings however. I got the hummus plate which was good but not the best I've had. It came with a baguette which was more like garlic bread so I would have, personally, liked pita more. It also had a few olives on the side with a red pepper type sauce. I got it with no pickled onions. They had a great beer selection and even a few tasty non-alcoholic beers. Also had kombucha on tap which was delicious (from Humm). Everyone working was super sweet and the vibes were relaxed and casual. Our food came out quick and exactly how we ordered it. They also seemed to have spaces for larger parties, too. They also have a little gift shop if you wanted to pick anything from shirts, to bottle openers, to beer candles and more! Would come back again!

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    Mac & Cheese with brisket and Cesar Caesar Salad - Large

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