Newport Beach's Guide to Healthy Eats
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, health-conscious options abound. And whether you’re in search of a vegan-friendly lunch or organic on the go, Newport Beach delivers. To help you narrow down the abundance of healthy hotspots, we’ve highlighted our local favorites. Below, you’ll find a lineup of locally-owned and operated spots for breakfast & brunch, lunch & dinner, and sips, plus a few specialty spots for those who like to go the extra mile for their health and, the case of Amis de la Terre, the Earth’s. Happy [healthy] eating.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
A MARKET
VOLUME 1 MEMBER | 3400 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach | @amarket | From River Jetty Restaurant Group comes a local favorite serving up savories and sweets. The menu will feature seasonal surprises, but mainstays like the Pesto Egg Whites are year-round go-to’s. While we’ve categorized it under breakfast, A also features a unique selection of specialty items and lunch-appropriate bites.
CAFE GRATITUDE
1617 Westcliff Dr Suite 112, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | @cafegratitude | Find Café Gratitude, on the backside of sister restaurant, Gracias Madre Newport. The counter-service spot offers a focused menu for quick meals, juices, and smoothies. Great for on-the-go, although they offer bar seating and a small patio.
ELLER BAKERY
1651 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa | @ellerbakery | Rooted in Europe’s rich culinary traditions, Eller Bakery combines rare ingredients from skilled artisans to bring Newport Beach the freshest and most flavorful breads. Pair with the trimmings of breakfast (and lunch, in case that’s more your speed) for a stunning meal.
MALIBU FARM
3420 Via Oporto #101, Newport Beach | @malibufarmlido | Located within Volume 1’s Lido Marina Village, Malibu Farm is a California favorite beloved for its fresh, local-focused fare. Expect a ‘best of’ combo between the current Malibu Farm Cafe and Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar menus, as well as specials exclusive to the Lido Marina Village location. Enjoy marina views and healthy eats.
TOASTIQUE
226 Marine Ave, Newport Beach | @toastique | The all-day micro cafe serves up hand-crafted toasts (duh), cold-pressed juices, smoothies + bowls, gluten free bread, and granola. Sure, we’ve categorized it under breakfast – the toasts are hard to beat – but it’s a great grab-and-go spot for the wellness-minded.
VIBE ORGANIC KITCHEN & JUICE
1000 Bristol St N, Newport Beach | @eatdrinkvibe | Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice checks all the boxes: organic, gluten-free, soy-free, and plant-based. For the uninitiated, plant-based also means it’s dairy-free and vegan. And while the kitchen cuts a lot, flavorful options abound. If you’re on the go, opt for a 100% organic, made fresh-to-order juice or smoothie. Have time to linger? Order the breakfast sandwich. Bonus points for the breakfast menu that’s served all day long.
LUNCH & DINNER
BEAR FLAG FISH CO.
3421 Via Lido, Newport Beach | @bearflagfishco | Think ocean to table, but for real. Built on an angling legacy, Bear Flag Fish Co. serves up fresh, sustainably harvested fish processed and distributed in their in-house processing and distribution facility. And while you can pick up fresh seafood for at-home meals, you can enjoy a sit-down experience. Our pick? The Small Seafood Plate and a side of veggies. Beyond locally-sourced fish, expect legendary customer service.
GRACIAS MADRE
1617 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach | @graciasmadresocal | Think traditional Mexican cuisine, but healthy. Made from scratch using local, organic, and plant-based ingredients, the menu walks that ever-so-fine line of healthy and delicious as hell (Michelin recommended). Better yet, they serve up cocktails you can feel good about, too. Dedicated to diffuser-free agave spirits, the Gracias Madre bar highlights independent producers and small-batch distillers in Mexico for simple and simply delicious cocktails. Not imbibing? Select from their non-alcoholic beverage list.
GOOP KITCHEN
1750 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa | @goopkitchen | From the iconic Goop comes Goop Kitchen, a good, clean takeout-only lunch and dinner option that, in true GP fashion is free from processed sugars, processed foods, gluten, dairy, corn, peanuts, and preservatives.
GREENLEAF
234 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | @eatdrinkgreenleaf | Greenleaf serves up good-for-you gourmet meals made with clean, seasonal ingredients. With a self-professed obsession with health and wellness, Greenleaf offers a fast-casual experience perfect for the diet-restricted diner.
JAN’S HEALTH BAR
3021 East Coast Hwy suite a, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 | @janshealthbar | Jan’s Health Bar was serving up healthy, wholesome food before going gluten-free was trendy. And since 1972, Jan’s has prioritized fresh ingredients from local vendors to deliver quality, clean food prepared simply. All diets considered. Think: all the good stuff without the pretense that can keep budding health nuts at bay.
TRUE FOODS
451 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach | @livetruefood | Local staple, True Foods at Fashion Island is a must for any healthy eats list. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert (duh) expect steady rotation of seasonal offerings alongside crave-worthy classics prepared simply (read: excellently) with quality ingredients.
ZINC
3222 E Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar | @zinccafeandmarket | An evolution of the original Zinc concept, Zinc CDM combines cafe and market under one roof to offer fresh market salads with the traditional cafe menu.
SIPS & SWEETS
EARTHBAR
@earthbar | Since 1971, Earthbar has been at the forefront of the health space, delivering good-for-you, genuinely good juices, smoothies, supplements, and pantry items. Stop in for a purpose-crafted sip while you shop down-to-earth holistic goods.
JUICE CRAFTERS
220 Marine Ave, Newport Beach | @juicecrafters | Juice Crafters is a family-owned juice bar using raw, gourmet, natural ingredients to create top-notch freshly-pressed juices and smoothies. To boot, their ingredients are handpicked by local farmers and delivered daily. Enjoy signature smoothies – and subsequently nature’s medicine – for immunity, performance, and just, well, feeling good. Bonus points for their delivery service.
MEET THE SOURCE
(714) 698-9157 | @meetthesource | Meet the Source is a whole foods bakery of good-for-you specialty items like cakes, cinnamon buns, and their signature “Bliss Balls.” Food sensitivities or not, these gorgeous confections sate the sweet tooth and then some. Find them around town or order for delivery.
PARAKEET CAFE
7972 Pacific Coast Hwy | @parakeetcafe | A neighborhood cafe turned SoCal staple, Parakeet Cafe serves up all-day brunch, soups, salads, and entrees. And while all the aforementioned are delightful, the main draw (for us, at least) are the pastries and beverages. Expect French-bakery-approved style pastries (most of which are gluten-free) and excellent smoothies.
SEJUICED
2744 East Coast Hwy B, Corona Del Mar | @sejuiced | SEJUICED is an organic, nutrient-dense superfood juice bar offering a first-class experience in the benefits of raw foods. Those benefits, by the way, include healing, cleansing, and longevity. From organic cold-pressed juices to supertonics, superfood smoothies to sprouted energy milks, you’ll find a lineup of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, dairy-free options.
SPECIALTY SHOPS
AMIS DE LA TERRE ZERO WASTE MARKET
1125 Victoria, Suite G, Costa Mesa | @amisdelaterremarket | Inspired by years of research on the ocean, Amis de la Terre is a zero-waste market. In fact, it’s Orange County’s first and only zero-waste grocer. In other words, while you’ll find all the pantry essentials, you won’t find any plastic. Nothing here will end up in the ocean, near or far. Stock up on everything from peanut butter to snacks, brownie mix to olive oil without contributing to the waste cycle.
FERMENTATION FARM
125 Victoria St Suite R, Costa Mesa | @ferm.farm | Fermentation Farm specializes in beneficial bacteria and yeast for probiotic benefits for handcrafted, nourishing foods. A healthy gut equals a healthy life, so we’re told. Find local, organic, seasonal ingredients in good-for you specialty offerings spanning kombucha to snack foods. You’ll also enjoy their gut-healthy restaurant, classes, and supplies.
MOTHER’S MARKET
1890 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa | @mothersmarkets | Mother’s Market is an organic grocery store complemented by a juice bar and café. Stock up on the best in wellness – including produce, beauty, supplements, and pantry staples – in-store or via delivery. Pro Tip: Grab a smoothie before browsing the well-stocked aisles.
SECTIONS FINE MEATS
333 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa | @sectionsfinemeats | The local favorite butcher shop and deli has majorly stepped up their game in the health department. Now, alongside the best cuts, you’ll find raw milks, super healthy snacks, and organic products.
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