In the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, the most well - known and popular raw foods restaurant is by far, Ecopolitan Restaurant & Eco - Shop. Run by a non - profit organization that promotes eco - raw living, this raw foods restaurant serves only raw, uncooked plant - based foods with 100% organically - grown ingredients. Additionally, no additives, GMO’s or toxic processing are present in any of the raw foods served here.
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The entire menu at Ecopolitan Restaurant is vegan and no refined sugars or flours are used. All of the fruits and vegetables used here are cleaned with purified water, organic hemp napkins are used and they serve reverse - osmosis purified drinking water. This excellent raw foods restaurant offers a handicapped access ramp, bicycle racks and free parking. Prices are quite reasonable and the staff members here are very friendly and always provide top - rate service.
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The extensive menu here features appetizers such as Hummus & Flax Crackers, Veggies & Cashew “Ranch”, Pine Nut Not - Cho “Cheese” and Guacamole & Salsa. Salads here include Purple Kale Salad, Taco Salad, Baby Greens & Seeds Salad and Custom Salad. Several soups and side dishes are other great meal - starters at this raw foods restaurant.
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The assortment of raw entrees at Ecopolitan Restaurant is large and impressive. Among the delicious entrees served, here are Rawvioli, Hummus Plate, Flaxseed Tostadas, Lasagna Plate, Spicy Thai Noodles and Macadamia Alfredo Pasta. An array of buckwheat - herb crust pizzas are served at Ecopolitan Restaurant. These include Taco Pizza, Pesto Pizza, Red Avocado Pizza, Mediterranean Pizza and Hawaiian Pizza. A large selection of pizza toppings here includes items such as beet, cabbage, avocado half, seaweed, sun - dried tomatoes, dried pineapple, sunflower seeds, zucchini and fresh basil.
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Breakfast is served all day here, with items such as Rawnola, Oat Porridge, FlaxJack “Pancakes”, Fruit Salad and “Rawmelettes” available. Ecopolitan Restaurant urges customers to bring their own to - go ware and offers bio- degradable, sustainable to - go containers, at a nominal fee.
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Smoothies are well -represented at this Minneapolis, Minnesota raw foods restaurant. Some of the delicious raw smoothies served here are Apple Pie, Mango Fusion, Mint Machine, Sesame Mocha, Coconut Supreme, Hazelnut Fudge, Orange Julia, Pina Colada, Sweet Basil, Eco - Green Sweetie and Custom Smoothie. A large selection of Smoothie Additions are available here, including dried figs, dried apricots, fresh mint, parsley, spinach, cilantro, lemon and lime, among others. Other beverages served at Ecopolitan Restaurant include a nice selection of teas and organic red and white wines.
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Desserts are no mere afterthought at Ecopolitan Restaurant. Among their delightful dessert offerings are Ecopolitan UnCookie, Ecopolitan Pie, “Ice Cream” Parfait, Carob Fudgy Brownie, Ecopolitan Cake Slice and Dessert Balls. A wide range of pre - packaged “Extras” are also available here, including organic tea boxes, raw savory crackers, Power Wrap, pink sea salt and virgin coconut oil.
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Besides serving a wide range of delicious raw foods, Ecopolitan Restaurant also offers a host of health services such as oxygen therapy, infrared cedar sauna and a “Sweatless Sauna”. Free lectures and films are hosted weekly at this raw foods restaurant and “Uncooking” classes are held here. All things considered, Ecopolitan Restaurant is a wonderful raw foods restaurant that is highly recommended.
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Estimated Cost Per Person: $15 - $20