Greenside Cafe
So, it's taken me awhile to mention Greenside Cafe, because my main aim was to demonstrate how you can go to non-vegetarian restaurants and still find something delicious to eat, but I felt that it was time to revisit this progressive restaurant and talk about their entire menu.
Everything on their menu, and i have had almost everything, is super fresh and very tasty. This is a stricltly vegetarian and vegan restaurant. They are open during the day Tuesday to Sunday and Friday and Saturday nights, but they don't serve any alcohol so if you've in the mood for some festivity in that way, don't expect any wine to be served, nor do you have the option to bring your own. Apart from that, the food is excellent, and well worth the trip. I have taken many meat eaters there who have all had a good experience. My favourite is of course their Yogi Pizza, which is made from scratch with a sour dough base, and lots of fresh toppings, simply delicious and very very filling. Another favourite is the tofu ribbons, which is kind of like a pasta but made with tofu in a mustard sauce, you really must try it. The decor is very light and simple with tables outside for that whole 'pavement chic' vibe. The other thing I really appreciate at this place is their Green Salad. For someone who really likes to eat green things, surprisingly few places understand the value in greens. They either skimp on the greens and you end up with a salad of tomatoes, onions and olives, or they view a green salad as something to decorate the plate with. At Greenside, their green salad only has green stuff in it, and LOTS of it, so if you're needing a calcium and roughage boost, this is the salad that will give you that.I've noticed that they've added a veggie burger to their menu which I will give a try next time I am there. Also, this is probably the only place in Joziville that you will be able to order vegan desserts which is such a pleasure. Their raw mango tart is heavenly, but make sure you've left enough space for it as it's super filling. Their vegan cup cakes are almost a must as is their crumble of the day. The biggest complaint I get from friends I've taken there, is about the high price of the fruit juices, but given that they don't serve alcohol and that a restaurant like this actually exists in this town, I urge you to spend the extra as a way of supporting them in their efforts to keep this delicious as well as compassionate restaurant alive and open. Five stars to Dimitri and his team for giving vegans a real option. Visit their website for details http://www.thegreensidecafe.co.za/
