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12 Places to Eat Healthy in Miami: Juice Bars, Healthy Bowls & Vegetarian/Vegan Dining

The Holiday overeating and overdrinking season is behind us.  Whether eating healthier is your New Years Resolution or not, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places and maybe even lose some of those extra pounds.  Here are MIAbites favorite spots for Juices, Healthy Bowls and Vegetarian or Plant-based/Vegan dining:

Dr Smood-  Fresh juices, snacks ,and healthy eating options. 1800 Bay Rd. Miami Beach, 701 South Miami Ave, Brickell City Centre and 2230 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33121

The Last Carrot- No-frills deli with wide assortment of hummus wraps, salads, smoothies and more. The spinach pie is a winner. 3131 Grand Ave. Coconut Grove, FL

Full Bloom- Tucked into the boutique St James Hotel just off Lincoln Road is Full Bloom, with a menu that is a vegan eaters dream, with jackfruit empanadas, a creamy turmeric kale salad, Thai red curry with Thai red rice, oven baked plantain lasagna and jackfruit ropa vieja. 1670 James St. Miami Beach, FL. 

Seasons 52 - Recommended for its vegan options, including the Winter Market Vegetable Plate (roasted vegetables, grilled tofu and cracked wheat tabbouleh). Also, vegan soups, salads and appetizers, and delicious flatbreads that can be made vegan. Tofu may be substituted for meat in other dishes (ask your server). 321 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables,  FL,  33134 (305) 442-8552.

Love Life Café/ Shido Sushi Popup- Vegan/ Vegetarian wellness center and food in Wynwood features indoor and outdoor seating and Shido Sushi popup with some of the most creative and flavorful options. 2616 NW 5th Ave. Miami, FL

Planta/ Planta Queen- Upscale dining in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach or in Coconut Grove, Planta and Planta Queen offer plant based items even a carnivore will love. Buzzy ambiance and creative food and cocktails make either Plantas a good choice for lunch, brunch or dinner. 850 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and 3015 Grand Ave Suite 201, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Under The Mango Tree- A South Beach local favorite for juices, bowls, avocado toast and vegan snacks and salads. Shop inside their eco-friendly gifts. 737 5th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Diya Indian- Vegetarian and vegan options are a natural in Indian cuisine and the spices and flavors are balanced and offer a creative treat at this Sunset Harbour restaurant. 1766 Bay Road. Miami Beach, FL

Naomi’s Garden Café and Lounge- Hard to find and easy to miss, Naomi’s Garden café on a corner in Little Haiti features a takeout window with open air seating behind in their garden. Owner Noam was born on the spot of the restaurant and prides himself for the quality of his food and staff. Plenty of Haitian specialties that are both vegan and vegetarian. 650 NW 71st St. Miami, FL

Pura Vida- All day breakfast and lunch with juices, superfood smoothies and bowls, sandwiches and wraps at multiple locations in Miami and Miami Beach and elsewhere in South Florida.

Lilikoi- Organic and healthy dining by South Point Park. Salads, sandwiches, wraps and juices are all part of the creative menu South of Fifth. 500 South Pointe Dr #180, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Vegan Cuban Miami- A young Cuban family has opened this spot to offer vegan Cuban specialties like croquetas, Pulled “Pork” Jackfruit, plant based media noche and fritas and pastelitos. 9640 SW 72nd St. Miami, FL.

L’Artisane Vegan Bakery and Bistro – Pastry Chef Carolina Molea relocated her popular vegan bakeshop on Miami Beach to Coral Gables this year and expanded her offerings to not only include her freshly baked pastries and croissants but also many breakfast and lunch items, all plant based. 2526 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Did we miss your favorite place?  Let us know in Comments below. Happy Healthy POST-Holiday Eating!