Having a healthy diet doesn't mean having strict limitations, an unrealistically thin appearance, or denying the foods you enjoy most. It's about improving your health, having more energy and boosting your mood. If you're not sure where to start, we got you covered with a list of the 11 best places in Lake Norman that offer healthy and nutritious meals that not only taste good but make you feel good too!
1. CAVA
CAVA is a Mediterranean-style restaurant with a "healthy, fast-casual" dining experience in Birkdale Village. They believe in serving delicious food that helps people eat and live well. Open for lunch and dinner, all of their food is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, always. Choose from various bowls and wraps or build your own from scratch!
Top Menu Items: Balsamic Date Chicken Bowl, Greek Salad, Sweet + Spicy Chicken Pita
2. Clean Eatz
Enjoy clean, balanced food at Clean Eatz with many delicious options that everyone will love. Located in Cornelius, you can order fresh, tasty, and healthy meals from a menu that changes every week. They also offer weekly meal preps to help customers enjoy healthy foods without the added time of preparing meals!
Top Menu Items: Bang Bang Shrimp Wrap, Clean Eatz Burger, Epic Chicken Melt
3. Clean Juice
Clean Juice is a USDA-Certified organic juice bar that serves hand-crafted items with the highest quality ingredients that are safe for you and your family. Found in Davidson and Huntersville, Clean Juice focuses on healthy spirit, mind, and body. Open all day, stop by for a pre-workout drink, breakfast to-go, or lunch/dinner with friends. Customize any order to make it yours!
Top Menu Items: Avocado Toast, Detoxifying Fresh Juice, The Berry Bowl
4. Fresh Chef
If you're looking for a group-friendly restaurant to grab lunch or dinner, Fresh Chef is the perfect spot. This casual restaurant in with locations in Cornelius and Huntersville, is excellent for dining in, a quick pick up, and catering. They also have an entirely separate gluten-free menu to accommodate any dietary preferences.
Top Menu Items: Grilled Herb Shrimp, Hawaiian Chicken, Salmon Wrap
5. Green Brothers Juice & Smoothie Co.
Green Brothers Juice & Smoothie Co. is committed to providing its customers with healthy and delicious products. Found in Birkdale Village, you can grab a quick snack break in your shopping spree! Their juices, smoothies, and wellness shots are made from the freshest and highest quality ingredients packed with nutrients and flavor.
Top Menu Items: Boost Me Up Wellness Shot, Green Goodness Smoothie, OG: Big Sexy Acai Bowl
6. Jason's Deli
Family-owned and community-focused, Jason's Deli serves food that is fresh, higher quality, flavorful, and naturally better tasting. Whether you're looking for pickup, delivery, gluten-free options, or healthy kid's meals, this restaurant has a variety of choices. Located in Huntersville, Jason's Deli was one of the first restaurant groups to remove artificial trans fat from their foods.
Top Menu Items: Chicken Panini, Great Southwest Bowl, Zucchini Garden Pasta
7. Lake Norman Nutrition
Lake Norman Nutrition is an inviting environment specializing in 1-on-1 health coaching and serving Herbal Green Teas with Healthy Meal Replacement Shakes. This place is full of healthy vibes and provides a wholesome experience. Their most popular menu items are a part of a three-step process. First, start with an aloe shot, then choose a calorie-burning green tea, and follow it up with a tasty Meal Replacement Shake.
Top Menu Items: Lava Shake, LIT Tea, Strawberry Banana Shake
8. Nekter Juice Bar
Located in Cornelius, Nekter Juice Bar is the perfect place for freshly made drinks and handcrafted acai bowls. All items are natural, clean, and made with the most energizing and nutrient-rich ingredients. Guests can customize orders based on individual diet or lifestyle preferences such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-fat, low-sugar, and more. Try one of their cold-pressed juices or take 6 bottles with you for a "Nekter Cleanse".
Top Menu Items: Acai Banana Berry Bowl, Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Smoothie, Toxin Flush Juice
9. Rico's Acai
Whether you're looking for something that matches your healthy lifestyle or want to indulge a craving on a sunny day, Rico's Acai has options for everyone. Rico's Cornelius location proudly offers an acai experience with zero additives. In addition to acai, this restaurant provides beverages and raw bites made from raw and naturally energizing ingredients. Choose an Acai lovers bowl and choose 4 toppings, or try something new with their seasonal Apple Bowl!
Top Menu Items: Brazil Bowl, Energy Bites, Island Sunshine Smoothie
11. Palm Berries
Palm Berries is a family-owned Acai shop in Cornelius! They serve homemade Acai bowls and smoothies that will have you addicted and coming back for more. Choose from simple classics like their Protein Bowl or Palm Bowl, or try their 4-step process to create the perfect Build-Your-Own Bowl!
10. Saladworks
Saladworks is where your salad dreams come true! They allow their customers to create their own salads with 60+ ingredients to create a unique salad every time. Grab a tasty sandwich or bowl of soup as well! This casual counter-serve eatery is open daily, offering order pick-up, delivery, and catering.
Top Menu Items: Avocado Cobb Salad, Cranberry 'n Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
We hope you enjoy all these delicious spots as much as we do! Make sure to take pictures and share your experience with us on social media @visitlakenorman!
