Healthy eating is all the rage, and for good reason too. It’s pretty self-explanatory: healthy food means a healthy body, and a healthy body means a happy life (usually). Many healthy eateries have popped up all over Long Island as this trend dominated the food industry over the last few years, and we hope it’s here to stay. We narrowed down some of the tastiest healthy cafes on the island, but Long Islanders were only able to pick one as their favorite. Stop at the Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island for the healthiest — and yummiest — food around.
2024: Long Island Voted Hummus Fit Best Healthy Eatery!
Hummus Fit
1066 Main St, Holbrook
(631) 615-2202 – hummusny.com
Hummus Fit and Mediterranean Grill in Holbrook is a family-owned and operated business, founded by Tony and Liana Mavruk who strive to share fresh, flavorful and healthy meals centered around hummus and cuisine of the Mediterranean region that has been known to have numerous health benefits. The grill offers a fast and casual restaurant experience where customers have the opportunity to build their own Mediterranean meals from a selection of fresh and high-quality ingredients. Hummus Fit is a meal prep company that delivers fresh, hummus-centric meals across the United States that includes salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches and snacks expertly crafted to provide balanced nutrition, optimal flavor and convenience.
2024: Long Island Voted Panera Bread Best Healthy Eatery (National)!
Panera Bread
Multiple Locations
panerabread.com
Breakfast, lunch or anytime eating in a casual, easy-going, hunker down for a long while is the vibe at Panera Bread. It is hailed among local remote workers as a place that welcomes them in to get a few things done while or after eating. Coffee drinks are fresh, terrific eats are reliably exact in offering no matter what location you visit, and delicious trays of food come out fresh and efficiently. Try out Panera’s Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Asiago Bagel or Chipotle Chicken, Scrambled Egg & Avocado on Ciabatta of smoked, pulled chicken, egg, Gouda cheese, peppers, avocado and cilantro with chipotle aioli on the bread among lip-smacking delicious options. The service staff is consistently well-trained, polite, and accommodating. The restaurants are immaculate.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Hummus Mediterranean Best Healthy Eatery!
Hummus Mediterranean
1066 Main St, Holbrook
(631) 615-2202 – hummusny.com
Craving hummus? Look no further than Hummus Mediterranean. Taste the perfectly cooked humus for yourself along with salads, chicken gyro, and the many more healthy food options that this eatery has to offer. You can share tasty baklava with chocolate hummus and yogurt for a dessert while enjoying a nice meal with friends or family. The staff is warm to all customers and very professional in the workplace. Quick delivery and transferable food quality are a big plus of Hummus Mediterranean. The democratic prices and yummy food in a great atmosphere will have you falling in love with Hummus Mediterranean from the very first time you visit, and it will have you coming back for more.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Hummus Mediterranean Best Healthy Eatery!
Hummus Mediterranean
1066 Main St, Holbrook
(631) 615-2202 – hummusny.com
Craving hummus? Look no further than Hummus Mediterranean. Taste the perfectly cooked humus for yourself along with salads, chicken gyro, and the many more healthy food options that this eatery has to offer. You can share tasty baklava with chocolate hummus and yogurt for a dessert while enjoying a nice meal with friends or family. The staff is warm to all customers and very professional in the workplace. Quick delivery and transferable food quality are a big plus of Hummus Mediterranean. The democratic prices and yummy food in a great atmosphere will have you falling in love with Hummus Mediterranean from the very first time you visit, and it will have you coming back for more.
2021: Long Islanders Voted Hummus Mediterranean Best Healthy Eatery!
Hummus Mediterranean
1066 Main St, Holbrook
(631) 615-2202 – hummusny.com
Rice bowl, salad bowl or pita and stuff it with falafel, chicken kebab, grilled shrimp among fresh and healthy ingredients produces a delicious and hearty meal or take home hummus and pita chips. Hearty and delicious food here will be a certain hit with your family or go in and enjoy the varied specialites – there’s a small eating area to enjoy it on site. An eggplant salad is amazing so try it or check into a meal plan service if you want to switch to clean eating and make these Mediteranean dishes your regular diet. The staff is friendly so don’t be shy to ask about the cuisine. The menu is extensive. Food ordered here is always fresh and healthy.
Panera Bread (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
panerabread.com
Experience food as it should be at Panera Bread. Since opening in 1980, Panera has grown from a small cookie shop in Boston to a nation-wide chain with more than 2300 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The health-conscious eatery is dedicated to serving clean food — meaning no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors and no colors from artificial sources. Its meals are sourced from animals that are raised humanely, sustainably and without the use of antibiotics. From tasty sandwiches and nourishing grain bowls to hearty soups and nutritious salads, there’s a tasty meal waiting for everyone. And, of course, no trip is complete without a freshly-baked pastry! Stop into Panera bread for food you can truly feel good about!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Fuel Your Body Cafe Best Healthy Eatery!
Fuel Your Body Cafe
196 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville
(516) 933-3835 – fuelyourbodycafe.com
Power up your day the right way with a meal at Fuel Your Body Cafe in Hicksville. They offer all-day breakfast, sandwiches and other health-conscious fare in a vintage diner setting. This health-conscious cafe serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, as well as fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and protein shakes. Fuel Cafe’s mission is simple: “Eat right, feel great,” and their food is always grilled or baked, never fried. They serve healthy and delicious fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a wide selection of fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and protein shakes. Breakfast is served all day, and lunch and dinner offers soups and chili, salads, wraps, pitas and sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, create-your-own pizzas, small plates, “power platters,” seafood platters, rotisserie chicken, and a kids menu.
Panera Bread (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
panerabread.com
Experience food as it should be at Panera Bread. Since opening in 1980, Panera has grown from a small cookie shop in Boston to a nation-wide chain with more than 2300 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The health-conscious eatery is dedicated to serving clean food — meaning no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors and no colors from artificial sources. Their meals are sourced from animals that are raised humanely, sustainably and without the use of antibiotics. From tasty sandwiches and nourishing grain bowls to hearty soups and nutritious salads, there’s a tasty meal waiting for everyone. Stop into Panera bread for food you can truly feel good about!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Fuel Your Body Cafe Best Healthy Eatery!
Fuel Your Body Cafe
196 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville
(516) 933-3835 – www.fuelyourbodycafe.com
Power up your day the right way with a meal at Fuel Your Body Cafe. They offer all-day breakfast, sandwiches & other health-conscious fare in a vintage diner setting. This health-conscious cafe serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, as well as fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and protein shakes. Fuel Cafe’s mission is simple: “Eat right, feel great,” and their food is always grilled or baked, never fried. They serve healthy and delicious fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a wide selection of fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and protein shakes. Breakfast is served all day, and lunch and dinner offers soups and chili, salads, wraps, pitas and sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, create-your-own pizzas, small plates, “power platters,” seafood platters, rotisserie chicken, and even a kids menu.
Panera Bread (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
www.panerabread.com
Roasted beet, quinoa and citrus salad, seasonal greens salad, tomato mozzarella flatbread, Thai garden chicken wonton bowl—the list of healthy, yet delightful, dishes at Panera Bread is endless. They even offer vegan and gluten-conscious items, proving that it is the perfect eatery for anyone who is looking to have a nutritious meal, without sacrificing taste. Whether you order to stay or go, Panera Bread is the ultimate place to visit for quality food made with a lot of love!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Panera Bread Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island
National Winner:
Panera Bread
Multiple Locations. panerabread.com
Roasted beet, quinoa and citrus salad, seasonal greens salad, tomato mozzarella flatbread, Thai garden chicken wonton bowl—the list of healthy, yet delightful, dishes at Panera Bread is endless. They even offer vegan and gluten-conscious items, proving that it is the perfect eatery for anyone who is looking to have a nutritious meal, without sacrificing taste. Whether you order to stay or go, Panera Bread is the ultimate place to visit for quality food made with a lot of love!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Tiger Lily Cafe Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island
Tiger Lily Cafe
156 E. Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7080. tigerlilycafe.com
Some people think that by eating healthy, they are sacrificing flavor. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are plenty of eateries that offer healthy dishes that taste absolutely delicious. Tiger Lily Cafe, an alternative vegetarian eatery in Port Jeff Station, carries an array of wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads, and freshly squeezed juices that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy. Don’t believe us? Stop in today and let your taste buds be amazed!
National Winner: Panera Bread Multiple Locations. panerabread.com
Roasted beet, quinoa and citrus salad, seasonal greens salad, tomato mozzarella flatbread, Thai garden chicken wonton bowl—the list of healthy, yet delightful, dishes at Panera Bread is endless. They even offer vegan and gluten-conscious items, proving that it is the perfect eatery for anyone who is looking to have a nutritious meal, without sacrificing taste. Whether you order to stay or go, Panera Bread is the ultimate place to visit for quality food made with a lot of love!
2016: Long Islanders Voted West East Bistro Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island
West East Bistro
758 S. Broadway, Hicksville. 516-939-6618. westeastbistro.com
All-natural meats, organic vegetables and a menu created by resident health coach Raquel (Chief Chef / Wino Jay Jadeja’s wife), West End Bistro strives for quality and excellence, with each and every dish. The duo consider customers part of their family, and only serve meals prepared with the freshest, and healthiest ingredients!
National Winner: Panera Bread
Multiple Locations. panerabread.com
From their famous bread bowls and soups to their irresistible sandwiches and desserts, Long Islanders know that Panera Bread delivers warm, welcoming eats that are as nutritious as they are satisfying. Whether it’s the all-natural turkey chili, low-fat chicken noodle soup or vegetarian creamy tomato, Panera serves up dozens of healthy dishes, including some mighty tasty vegan and gluten conscious and sodium conscious items! Yum!
2015: Long Islanders Voted West East Bistro Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island!
West East Bistro 758 S. Broadway, Hicksville. 516-939-6618. westeastbistro.com This one-of-a-kind Asian Fusion dining spot takes healthy eating to a whole new level, serving only all-natural meats, including grass-fed beef and organic vegetables. Chief Chef / Wino Jay Jadeja and his wife Raquel, West East Bistro’s resident health coach, collaborate on the menu and use only the highest-quality ingredients that are not just good for customers’ health but are also good for the planet!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Tula’s Kitchen in Bay Shore Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island!
1. Tula’s Kitchen 41 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-539-7183. tulakitchen.com 2. New York Panini 9 Wall St., Huntington. 631-271-3540. nypanini.com 3. CornUcopia Natural Foods 39 N. Main St., Sayville. 631-589-9579. cornucopiahealthfoods.com NATIONAL Panera Bread Multiple Locations. panerabread.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Gourmet Grill 5 in Mineola Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island!
1. Gourmet Grill 5 85 Mineola Blvd., Mineola. 516-742-1800. www.gourmetgrillmineola.com 2. Tula Kitchen 41 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-539-7183. www.tulakitchen.com 3. Tiger Lily Café 156 E. Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7080. www.tigerlilycafe.com NATIONAL Panera Bread Multiple Locations. www.panerabread.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Tiger Lily Cafe in Port Jefferson Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island!
1. Tiger Lily Café 156 E. Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7080. www.tigerlilycafe.com 2. Tula Kitchen 41 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-539-7183. www.tulakitchen.com 3. Juice It Up Multiple Locations. www.juiceitup.com NATIONAL Panera Bread Multiple Locations. www.panerabread.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted The Healthy Eatery in Syosset Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island!
1. The Healthy Eatery 356 Jericho Tpke., Syosset. 516-496-3344. www.thehealthyeatery.com 2. Tula Kitchen 41 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-539-7183. www.tulakitchen.com 3. Tiger Lily Café 156 E. Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7080. www.tigerlilycafe.com NATIONAL Panera Bread Multiple Locations. www.panerabread.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted The Healthy Eatery Best Healthy Eatery on Long Island!
1. The Healthy Eatery 356 Jericho Tpke., Syosset. 516-496-3344. www.thehealthyeatery.com 2. Tiger Lily Café 156 E. Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7080. www.tigerlilycafe.com 3. Tula Kitchen 41 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-539-7183. www.tulakitchen.com NATIONAL Panera Bread Multiple locations. www.panerabread.com