Finding a place to eat healthy on-the-go can be a challenge. Whether you live in West Liberty or you’re just visiting Kentucky, don’t be a diet-fail. No matter what you’re craving, there’s a local restaurant with plenty of nourishing choices where you can indulge. Let’s check out the four best places in the area to enjoy a healthy meal.
1. Bread of Life Cafe
Fill up on wholesome Southern cooking at this salad bar and buffet-style restaurant. Located about 5 miles outside the small town of Liberty at 5369 South US-127, Bread of Life Cafe was named a top choice to eat by Kentucky Living Magazine in 2015. The garden-fresh salad bar touts all the healthy options you’re craving or have the cooks grill up an 8-ounce petite sirloin.
Other nutritious choices on the menu include blackened Tilapia, a veggie burger, or the spicy chicken wrap. It seems like there’s a special nearly every night of the week at the Bread of Life Cafe, including senior night on Thursdays and seafood on Fridays.
2. Giovanni’s West Liberty
When you think of the best choice for a healthy meal, a pizzeria rarely comes to mind. However, Giovanni’s West Liberty at 749 Prestonsburg St.is the exception to the rule. Choose from a variety of housemade salads, complete with Giovanni’s special red dressing that’s available to take home. Order the antipasto salad with ham or a chef salad with real bacon.
In the mood for a pizza pie, but don’t want the added calories? Try Giovanni’s low-carb option. This crustless pizza is made to order and comes with your choice of toppings, including plenty of fresh cut veggies and lean meats.
3. Subway
Located at 1778 W Main St., West Liberty’s Subway restaurant offers all the nourishing options that this national sandwich shop is famous for. Turn any sandwich into a chopped salad, including the grilled sweet onion chicken teriyaki or order off the Fresh Fit menu. It features nutritious choices such as the all-white-meat turkey breast and the veggie delight, plus 9-grain wheat bread and a multi-grain flatbread for wraps. With loads of refreshing veggies and high-quality meats and cheeses to choose from, take a brand new look at mealtime from Subway.
4. Mi Acapulco
This local West Liberty restaurant touts a variety of classic Mexican fare and quite a few lean alternatives as well. Located at 28 KY-191, Mi Acapulco is a must-try venue for delicious food, plus fast and friendly service, all at a budget price.
Try the highly-acclaimed grilled Molcajete fajitas filled with shrimp, pork, chorizo, steak, and chicken, then topped with onions, green peppers, and yes — cactus — for a uniquely flavorful option. Mi Acapulco is a terrific venue for a casual date night or lunch with colleagues, plus it’s a family-friendly place to fill up on nutritious foods.
With all these choices for healthier options in West Liberty, eating better has never been easier. From surf and turf to a hearty garden salad, what are you craving today?
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