First place: Cafรฉ Yumm! – Old Mill District 325 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-318-9866 Cafรฉ Yumm! – Neff Place 1500 NE Cushing Dr., Bend 541-322-9866 Second place: Active Culture 285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend 541-241-2926
Active Culture
Best Vegan/Vegetarian
Just because someone is vegan doesnโt mean they donโt, once in a while, crave the tasty flavors of a โcrunchwrapโ from one ubiquitous yet here-unnamed Mexican-style fast food restaurant. With the addition of the Toasty โplant-based magicโ food cart to the Bend scene, vegans can get what theyโre craving and not wonder what mysteries lie […]
Best Vegan/Vegetarian
1st Place: Active Culture 285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend 541-241-2926 2nd Place: Toasty 536 NW Arizona Ave., Bend 458-218-2472
Best Salad
1st Place: Croutons 564 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend 541-728-0825 Croutons 335 SW Century Dr., Bend 541-330-1133 Croutons 974 SW Veterans Way, Redmond 541-316-1500 2nd Place: Active Culture 285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend 541-241-2926
Best Bowl
1st Place: Cafรฉ Yumm! – Old Mill District 325 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend 541-318-9866 Cafรฉ Yumm! – Neff Place 1500 NE Cushing Dr., Bend 541-322-9866 2nd Place: Active Culture 285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend 541-241-2926
Best Vegan/Vegetarian
1st Place: Active Culture 285 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend 541-241-2926 2nd Place: A Broken Angel 1124 NW Newport Ave., Bend 458-202-9334
Best Paleo
I know, right? “Best Paleo” and “Best Vegan/Vegetarian” would seem to be miles apart in terms of the types of establishments that would shine in either category. Yet, Laughing Planet does both exceptionally well. When you break down the paleo diet โ dubbed the “caveman diet” because of its emphasis on eating a heavy amount of […]
Active Culture takes over French Market Location
Active Culture Natural Foods Cafe & Yogurt opened over the weekend where French Market used to be. This is the third location for the family-owned business, the first in Oregon. The cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves healthy vegetarian and vegan options. Many items are gluten and soy free. This counter […]

