I don't even eat squash. Living Green made me like squash. That should tell you something…read more
My girlfriend and I were actually planning to go to the Boca location, but while we were in Fort Lauderdale we stumbled across Living Green Cafe there instead. That ended up being perfect because we didn't have to go out of our way, and we were genuinely impressed.
First of all, the restaurant itself is beautiful. The ambiance and design were easily a 10/10. It feels modern, comfortable and inviting, and there is a much wider variety of food and beverages than I expected.
What I really loved is that you have options.
There is prepared food displayed behind the glass that you can mix and match and purchase by the pound, but you can also order directly from the regular menu. Naturally, we did both.
I ordered the Hungry Man burrito, which I've had before and already knew I liked. Chicken, avocado, cheese... simple, filling and good.
Then we built a plate from the prepared foods.
We got salmon, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and squash.
And let me tell you about this squash...
I DO NOT EAT SQUASH.
Apparently I do now.
It was so flavorful that I kept going back for more. I genuinely walked out of Living Green thinking, "Okay... maybe I actually like squash."
The Brussels sprouts were also amazing, the salmon was good, and the sweet potatoes were delicious.
My girlfriend and I try to eat fairly clean and lean toward vegetarian and pescatarian meals, so finding somewhere where neither of us feels limited is a huge plus. Living Green had plenty of options whether you want vegetables, seafood, chicken, vegan choices, smoothies, juices or something a little more substantial. Their broader menu includes items such as wraps, salmon, roasted vegetables and Brussels sprouts.
If I had one critique, a few of the prepared items could use a little more seasoning for my personal taste. But that is nowhere near enough to keep us from coming back.
Actually...
We could literally eat here every day.
That's probably the best compliment I can give a healthy restaurant because sometimes "healthy" food feels like something you tolerate because it's good for you.
This did not.
There were enough choices that we could come back repeatedly, eat completely different meals, and still stay pretty close to the way we prefer to eat.
Ambiance: 10/10
Variety: 10/10
Healthy options: 10/10
Brussels sprouts: 10/10
Squash: Apparently 10/10 because Living Green converted me.
We will absolutely be back every time we're in the area.