Cafe Antigua
1903 N. Classen Blvd.
602-8984

If
at all possible, get the special. It’s usually a creative collaboration
of regular menu items and the day’s freshest ingredients. The cuisine
is chiefly Guatemalan and the breakfast dishes are incredibly tasty.
Expect migas-style eggs, fresh fruit, toast and Guatemalan oatmeal. If
you’re in a hurry, grab a smoothie, particularly the chocolate banana.

The Earth Cafe & Deli
750 Asp, Norman
573-5933

“Healthy,
meet Delicious. Delicious, this is Healthy.” That must have been the
genesis of this concept on Campus Corner in Norman. Try the Loaded Earth
Coney, a vegan hot dog on a sprouted-wheat bun, or the Moon Maiden, a
grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat with organic avocado and sprouts.
Finish up with a vegan strawberry cupcake.

Green & Grilled
8547 N. Rockwell
greenandgrilled.com
563-2605

Low
on groceries but want a healthy meal? Green & Grilled offers a
grilled meat or tofu plate that comes with a half-salad of your choice
(try bacon spinach or seasonal fruit), as well as a side. Sides are
spinach rice, carrot rice, brown rice, steamed potatoes, corn on the cob
or avocado. Grab a sugar-free brownie for dessert.

Cafe Kacao
3325 N. Classen Blvd.
cafekacao.com
602-2883

The
menu at this Latin-cuisine gem frequently updates, so there’s always a
new reason to go. If you’re a red-meat eater trying to make healthier
decisions, the carne asada is a lean and flavorful option made with
thinly sliced steak with black beans, salad, grilled onions and a side
of the rice of the day. Don’t leave without trying the horchata, a
traditional rice drink served chilled.

Zorba’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
6014 N. May
zorbasokc.com
947-7788

Spanakopita!
Tiropita! No, those aren’t typos. In fact, they’re traditional
appetizers that involve phyllo dough, spinach and feta cheese. Pair it
with some dolma (grape leaves wrapped around basmati rice) and hummus,
and you’ve nearly got a meal just from the appetizers menu. For dinner,
splurge on the pomegranate salmon with Jerusalem couscous and veggies.

Coolgreens
14201 N. May
coolgreens.com
286-9304

It’s
impossible not to love the fresh options you find here. Try the ahi
tuna niçoise that comes with seared tuna, assorted veggies, a boiled egg
and raspberry vinaigrette. Are you a tree hugger?

If
so, the eatery has named a salad — which is vegan and gluten-free — in
your honor. It comes with marinated tofu, edamame and some pumpkin
seeds.

Cheever’s Cafe
2409 N. Hudson
cheeverscafe.com
525-7007

Comfort
food with a gourmet twist, its tempting menu won’t derail all the hard
work you’re about to put in at the gym. Try the quinoa avocado salad:
fresh avocado with chile-lime corn, pico de gallo, red quinoa, goat
cheese and toasted almonds, all tossed in a garlic vinaigrette. Another
delicious, healthy option is the grilled vegetable stack of zucchini,
portobello mushrooms, bell pepper and squash.

Photos by Shannon Cornman and Mark Hancock