Restaurants

The following are my top three vegan friendly restaurants in my area. If you have been to any of them, please feel free to leave a review. If you would like to add your favourite restaurant in your area here, e-mail me the name, location and review to chantel@fullyaware.co.za and I will add it on the website.

	Fresh Earth – Emmerentia If you want to convince the die-hard carnivore that a vegan meal can be both filling and delicious, then this is the place to go. Matthew has perfected the art of making healthier and more conscious food choices seem desirable. You can also visit the Fresh Earth Food Store for conscious choices in everything ranging from cleaning products to organic veggies.
	Telephone: 011 646 4404 Address: 103 Komatie Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg. Email: info@freshearth.co.za http://www.freshearth.co.za/ View Larger Map	I recommend: The lunch buffet served from 12 to 2 weekdays and Saturdays. Vegan dishes are clearly marked and each bite just melts in your mouth – pure heaven. The Berry Delicious smoothie is very berry delicious.

	The Greenside Café – Greenside Looking for some adventurous and inspiring food combinations, then this is the place to go. Dimitri’s passion for taste sensations is evident in each one of his mouth watering meals. This cosy restaurant is vibrating with conscious energy and compassion for the Earth and its inhabitants.
	Telephone: 011 646 3444 Address: 34 Gleneagles Road, Greenside, Johannesburg. Email: info@thegreensidecafe.co.za http://www.thegreensidecafe.co.za/ View Larger Map	I recommend: Go over the weekend to taste the delightful raw lasagne with spinach, mushrooms, peppers and baby marrow. The scrambled tofu for breakfast is divine. Also, don’t forget to try one of the juices of the day – freshly squeezed and tasteful.

	Leafy Greens Café – Muldersdrift You will find this inspiring raw organic and vegan restaurant in the idyllic organic farm setting behind the famous Casalinga restaurant. Antonia’s vision of creating a conscious gathering place where people can enjoy the joy of eating is expanding rapidly. They also cater for all functions including birthday parties – my daughter had her 10th birthday party there and it was an amazing experience, complete with raw vegan birthday cake.
	Telephone: 082 882 7300 Address: Plot 328 Rocky Ridge Rd, Muldersdrift. Off Beyers Naude Drive. Email: mytable@lgcafe.org http://www.lgcafe.org/ View Larger Map	I recommend: The buffet is to die for. If I had to choose a favourite salad from the buffet, it is the spinach salad. Don’t dare leave without tasting the raw vegan strawberry “cheese” cake. Also, take a walk through the health store for some interesting products.