Discover Healthy Restaurants, Wellness Cafés, Grocers, Farmers Markets and More
Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome
Welcome to The BE by La Vie de Zee Miami Nutriton Guide. “BE” is short for “bien-être,” which means wellbeing in French. It is both a play on the Francophile roots of La Vie de Zee as well as a gentle reminder to prioritize your holistic health. Below, you’ll find a helpful overview of health-forward nutritional options in Miami.
Introduction
For a fitness-obsessed city like Miami, adequate sources of high-quality, nutrient-dense food is a necessity. You’ll find a mix of scene-y spots great for a quick wrap or smoothie as well as businesses catering to a highly discerning and knowledgeable clientele that take their health seriously. Refer to our Navigation Key below for a quick overview of what each location has to offer.
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DOYA (Wynwood)
Excellent Mediterranean fare with plentiful shareable meze, vegetables, and grilled proteins in the heart of Wynwood.
JaJaJa Mexicana (Wynwood)
Amazing Mexican food that just so happens to be completely vegan! Partake in plant-based street tacos, loaded nachos, and birria burritos in a fun Wynwood space.
Le Jardinier (Miami Design District)
Michelin-starred, vegetable-forward French restaurant sourcing organic produce local farms as well as from its own garden.
Mandolin (Miami Design District)
Like a vacation within a vacation. Charming upscale open-air bistro serving clean, locally sourced Greek and Turkish dishes.
The Vegan Marie (Little Haiti)
An intimate, family-run Little Haiti kitchen serving fully vegan Haitian dishes, with many ingredients sourced straight from the owner's own garden. Feels more like a home kitchen than a restaurant, in the best way.
Aisha's Plant Based Eatery (Downtown Miami)
100% vegan comfort food tucked inside World Famous House of Mac — think plant-based mac and cheese, sliders, and Southern-inspired sides done completely dairy-free.
Naomi’s Garden (MiMo, South Beach)
A taste of the Caribbean. Alongside traditional menu options, this restaurant offers vegan dishes including jerk jackfruit, tofu stroganoff and curry jackfruit.
Avo Miami (Sunset Harbor, Coconut Grove, South Miami) 🥇
Mediterranean-inspired fare made exclusively with zero seed oils, organic ingredients, and grass-fed, pasture-raised proteins. We love their avocado feta toast as well as their freshly-made celery juice—one of the few places in Miami where you can buy it made-to-order!
Carrot Express (Aventura, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Little River, Midtown Miami, Miami Beach, Pinecrest, South Miami, Wynwood)
A mix of decadent treats—like their famous carrot cake—and high-protein salads, macro bowls, and healthy wraps.
Sweetgreen (Aventura, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, South Miami, Wynwood)
The salad chain that helped popularize the customizable bowl format nationally, now with five Miami locations. Look for antibiotic-free chicken, gluten-free and vegan options, and a genuine commitment to compostable packaging.
Happea's (Brickell)
Mediterranean fast-casual grill known for build-your-own bowls, falafel, and a build-your-own hummus bar. About half the menu is vegan-friendly, with locally sourced ingredients throughout.
Joe & The Juice (Brickell, Miami Beach)
The Copenhagen import known for fresh-pressed juices, quality coffee, and the cult-favorite Tunacado sandwich. A reliable, no-fuss stop for a quick, high-quality bite between errands.
Peel Soft Serve (Miami Shores, Miami Design District)
100% vegan soft serve made from rescued, blemished bananas — proof that dessert can be sustainable without sacrificing flavor. Catch the truck in the Design District, or visit the Miami Shores storefront.
Cure Cafe (Brickell)
A 100% gluten and soy-free health cafe serving organic cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothie bowls, and homemade gluten-free baked goods. A great pick for anyone managing food sensitivities.
GreenLife Organic Bistro (Coral Gables)
A Coral Gables organic cafe known for some of the city's best acai bowls, cold-pressed juices, and hearty organic egg sandwiches. A Giralda Avenue staple for a clean, easy breakfast or lunch.
Apple A Day Cafe (South Beach)
A South Beach breakfast and brunch spot beloved for organic ingredients and gluten-free pizza options — a menu that takes dietary restrictions seriously without sacrificing flavor.
Under the Mango Tree (South Beach)
A bohemian South Beach cafe, quite literally shaded by a mango tree, serving organic acai bowls, fresh smoothies, and vegan sandwiches made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
The Cocinita (Brickell) 🥈
A Brickell gem serving a variety of Latin-inspired dishes, all 100% vegan. We love their delicious burgers. A must-visit!
Just Salad (Brickell, Downtown Miami, Midtown Miami)
Enjoy their endlessly-customizable salads and bowls accompanied by vegan proteins like baked tofu. We also enjoy their avocado toasts. A great option for a quick lunch on the go.
Love Life Cafe (Wynwood)
Wynwood plant-based and kosher hot spot known for award-winning vegan burgers and clean, wholesome taco bowls.
Naked Farmer (Downtown Miami)
Farm-to-table counter specializing in locally-grown food with locations across Florida + Charlotte and Nashville. Serving scratch-made vegetables and responsibly raised proteins, with vegan and gluten-free options.
The Plantisserie (Little River)
Enjoy vegan, gluten-free and organic cuisine at The Plantisserie. Dine in or purchase a variety of rotating prepared dishes to take with you.
Pura Vida Miami (Aventura, Bay Harbor Island’s, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Design District, Edgewater, Miami Beach, North Miami, South Miami)
Perhaps Miami’s most well-known fast-casual café, pairing beautiful interior design and plating with a a variety of plant-forward and protein-rich meals.
Vale Healthy Kitchen (Brickell, Pinecrest)
Fast-casual spot for build-your-own bowls and wraps with clearly labeled gluten-free and vegan options. For a sweet treat, we recommend their açaí bowls, which can be customized with a variety of toppings.
Zak the Baker (Wynwood)
Wynwood's beloved kosher-certified bakery known for handcrafted sourdough and fresh pastries. Stop by after enjoying some of the great workout options nearby.
Nude Miami (Brickell)
Brickell's organic grocer and cafe with a strict no-seed-oil, no-GMO standard across its hot bar, smoothies, and pantry goods.
Glaser Organic Farm Stand (South Miami)
The retail storefront of the family behind the Coconut Grove Saturday market — a certified organic farm stand in South Miami selling raw vegan products, produce, and pantry staples straight from the source.
Vgan Corner Plant-Based Market (Wynwood)
Wynwood's dedicated vegan market and panini bar, stocking 300+ plant-based grocery staples alongside fresh-made sandwiches and a dedicated gluten-free bakery case.
Coconut Grove Farmers Market (Coconut Grove)
Saturday open-air market woven among ancient banyan trees packed with organic produce, vegan food stalls and exotic local fruit.
Legion Park Farmers Market (MiMo)
Enjoy this bayfront local market showcasing independent local growers, sustainable baked goods, and superfoods.
Vizcaya Village Farmers Market (Coconut Grove)
A lively weekly farmer’s market nestled within the historic Vizcaya complex. Beautiful vegetation and friendly local vendors selling everything from raw vegan desserts to bicycle-powered smoothies.
Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market (Pinecrest)
A Sunday morning market set inside Pinecrest Gardens' lush grounds, with local vendors selling fresh produce and prepared foods in one of Miami's prettiest settings.
Little River Cooperative (Little River)
A five-acre urban farm growing native and edible plants, open weekends for on-site produce sales. A great stop for anyone building out a home garden alongside their grocery list.
Private Chefs
For a more hands-off approach to eating well, these private chef services bring the kitchen to you.
The Pickled Beet (Serving all of Miami)
A boutique personal chef service specializing in medical and autoimmune-friendly diets — think Low FODMAP, Autoimmune Protocol, and Celiac-safe meal planning — for anyone navigating complex dietary needs at home.
Biospan Miami (Serving all of Miami)
A hybrid private chef service and nutrition clinic specializing in 100% organic, grass-finished, and wild whole-food ingredients, with chefs who cook using strictly non-toxic cookware.
The Healthy Kitchen Miami (Serving all of Miami)
Led by Chef Eric Stein, this service blends structured meal programs with personal chef customization and 1-on-1 nutrition coaching, including a signature "YOU 2.0 Detox" program.
Meal Delivery
Ready-to-eat, nutrient-dense meals delivered fresh to your door — no chef required.
Eating By V (Serving all of Miami)
A premium meal delivery program built around a zero seed oil, zero artificial additive standard, with fresh meals delivered twice weekly to preserve quality.
AthleticsFit Miami (Serving all of Miami)
Designed for body recomposition, fat loss, or muscle gain, with meals free of preservatives, GMOs, and antibiotics, plus exact macros verified by staff nutritionists.
Munch Thyme (Serving all of Miami)
A seed-oil-free meal delivery service sourcing from trusted regional suppliers, with a split delivery schedule that keeps every meal — even your Friday one — genuinely fresh.
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Weekly boxes of fresh, organic produce delivered straight from South Florida farms.
Empower Farms CSA (Serving all of Miami)
A certified organic CSA run by a permaculture farm in Florida City that employs people with disabilities, teaching farming skills while delivering weekly boxes of fruit, vegetables, herbs, and eggs across Miami.
Paradise Farms CSA (Serving all of Miami)
A USDA Certified Organic, regenerative farm in Homestead offering seasonal CSA boxes packed with tropical fruits, vegetables, and farm-made staples, with pickup points across Miami or home delivery Miami-Dade-wide.
Just Desserts
Not health food, and we won't pretend otherwise — but a little intentional sweetness has its place too.
The Salty Donut (Wynwood, Coconut Grove, South Miami)
Craft donuts made with real care — always one seasonal gluten-free option, plus rotating vegan flavors, across their Wynwood, Coconut Grove, and South Miami locations.
Miami Nutrition: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best healthy restaurants in Miami?
“Best” is subjective, but we have our thoughts! We’ve ranked Avo Miami as our #1 healthy restaurant in Miami, based on a combination of credentials (seed oil free, organic, pasture-raised), taste and availability—three locations in our favorite Miami neighborhoods. We also love their fresh celery juice (not pre-bottled!). Avo Miami has it made-to-order.
For comfort food, it’s hard to beat The Cocinita in Brickell. While not necessarily the healthiest option in terms of macros, it provides nutrient dense, high quality, vegan comfort food that tastes amazing and incorporates a variety of Latin flavors. A must-visit for Miami foodies.
For an upscale “date night” vibe, we love Le Jardinier in the Miami Design District (Michelin-starred restaurant with farm-to-table ingredients, many of which come from their own garden).
What are the best healthy lunch spots in Brickell?
There are a variety of fast-casual restaurants with healthy options in Brickell, from Just Salad, Carrot Express, Pura Vida Miami (two, actually!) and more. If you’re looking for a cute lunch spots to enjoy with friends, we recommend either Pura Vida location. If you are pressed for time and need your meal quickly, it’s hard to beat Just Salad, which accommodates a variety of dietary needs (we love their black sesame tofu). Nude Miami Brickell’s hot bar is also an amazing fast option, with custom smoothies and groceries available, as well.
We’re Willing to Drive a Bit Beyond Miami Proper. What Are Some of the Must-Visit Farms and Farmstands?
If you’re willing to make the drive out to Homestead/Redland, there are quite a few great, family-friendly options for fruit stands and markets blending farm-fresh food and entertainment. A few options listed below:
- Robert Is Here Fruit Stand: Family-owned tropical fruit stands and markets with local and exotic produce, smoothies and a petting zoo.
- Redlands Market Village: Large outdoor market with 300+ stalls filed with fresh produce as well as prepared foods and antiques. Open Thursday through Sunday.
- Royd’s at Gateway Farms and Nursery: Enjoy prepared foods made from ingredients sourced from their farm (like their delicious fruit shakes) as well as a plant nursery.
- Paradise Farms Organic: Our top recommendation. Certified organic since 1999 and offers two-hour walking tours of the farm and mushroom facility. Enjoy farm-made refreshments and a small produce stand for visitors.
- Cool Runnings Organic Farm: Urban farm growing fruits and vegetables, with goats, chickens and ducks.