Contact info and short reviews of raw food restaurants and eateries I've had the pleasure to visit and others have recommended... (N.B. We try to keep these pages as up-to-date as possible, but raw establishments seem prone to going in and out of business fairly rapidly, so do check ahead of time that these details are still relevant...;)

For a WONDERFULLY COMPREHENSIVE, free, up-to-date list of raw food restaurants and contacts worldwide, CLICK HERE. This 21 page listing is lovingly compiled by John McCabe of SunfoodTraveler.com - his site is the best place to check for the most up-to-date listings, I believe. Thanks, John :)

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ARIZONA

Sedona Raw Cafe
1595 W. Hwy 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
928 282-2997
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http://www.chocolatesuperfoods.com

Raw restaurant, juices, books, gifts, seminars, pet friendly patio, on-site organic garden and more. Kelly the chocolatier makes extraordinary creations...
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Tree of Life Cafe (call for reservations)
771 Harshaw Road
Patagonia, AZ 85624
520 394-2589
520 394-2520
http://www.treeoflife.nu 

Exquisite, very GREEN raw buffet creations at the healing Tree of Life centre - a wonderful place to visit. Try the brunch on the weekends, visit the hot tubs, temple, labyrinth and more...

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CALIFORNIA

118 Degrees
2981 Bristol St., B5,
Costa Mesa 92626
http://www.Shop118Degrees.com
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714-754-0718

Friendly, classy, tasty - foods, cleanses, gatherings in this Costa Mesa Cafe.

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Alive Vegetarian Restaurant
1972 Lombard St,
San Francisco 94123
415-923-1052
http://www.aliveveggie.com

Winner of the 'Best Raw Food' Award in San Francisco. A beautiful and clean space, serving a great deal of LIVING foods - very greeeeeeen ;) Also has organic/biodynamic wines available.

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Au Lac Vegetarian Restaurant
(full raw menu made in separate kitchen)
Mile Square Plaza
16563 Brookhurst
Fountain Valley, CA
714 418-0658
http://www.aulac.com

The divine Chef Ito creates AMAZING foods. This is my favourite raw eatery in the LA area - Ito's frozen raw chocolate pies are outstanding.
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Cafe Gratitude
2400 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA
415 824-4652
http://www.withthecurrent.com

I LOVE Cafe Gratitude...there are three in the San Fran area and this one is my favourite...everything there from the table tops to the decor to the smiling staff to the gorgeous food resonates with love and joy... a lovely balance of sophistication and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The coconut creme pie is outrageously good...

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Cafe Muse
UCB Art Museum,
2625 Durant Ave., Berkeley
510-548-4366 
http://www.RawCafeMuse.com

WOW - the Berkeley Art Museum has a semi-RAW cafe :O

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Cafe Soulstice
4 E. 4th Ave.,
San Mateo 94401
650-401-6411
http://www.cafesoulstice.com/

Chef Elaina Love provides raw food training and masterful creations :)

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Cilantro Live
3807 5th ave.
San Diego, CA, 92103
located between Robinson and University
619.325.1949
http://www.CilantroLive.com

Cilantro Live has 3 different locations around the San Diego area - they're also in Lemongrove and Carlsbad - check their site for more details ;)

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CoOpportunity
1525 Broadway, Santa Monica 90404
310-451-8902 
http://www.coopportunity.com

This organic grocery store has a deli with a large range of raw foods, plus juices, smoothies and wheatgrass shots :)

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Cru
1521 Griffith Park Blvd,
Los Angeles,
California (90026)
(at Sunset Blvd opposite 99cent store, Los Feliz area)
323-667-1551
http://www.CruSilverlake.com 

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Erewhon Natural Foods Market
7660 Beverly Blvd. (East of Fairfax)
West Hollywood, CA
323 937-0777
http://www.erewhonmarket.com

Beautiful big health food store with a very impressive selection of pre-prepared raw foods. Big promoters of raw food lifestyles - fresh juice and tonic bars, talks and seminars, lots of books and a 'go raw' campaign :)
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Good Mood Food Cafe
5930 Warner Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA (crossroad Springdale)
714 377-2028
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http://www.goodmoodfood.com/Cafe.htm

Raw Food Restaurant with take-out service. Run by the very active Ursula who makes amazing dessert creations, hosts raw speaking events and runs classes on raw food prep.

Green Life Evolution Center,
410 Railroad Ave.,
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-1781
http://greenlifefamily.com/

Very friendly-looking raw restaurant and 'evolution' center.

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Judahlicious
3906 Judah, San Francisco 94122-1121
415-66-juice
http://www.Judahlicious.com

Juice Bar and Raw Restaurant in San Fran - cosy, friendly and great food from Chef Briksha :)

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Juliano's Raw
609 Broadway (corner of 6th & Broadway)
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310 587-1552
http://planetraw.com/

Flamboyant raw chef Juliano's luscious space in Santa Monica...beautiful decor, low lighting, wonderful presentation and imaginative creations...

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Leaf Cuisine
11938 W. Washington Blvd.,
Culver City 90066;
310-390-5720
http://www.LeafCuisine.com

The rawmarkable Rod Rotondi's chain of certified organic, raw restaurants in the LA area - there are 3 already - Culver City, Sherman Oaks and Santa Monica Blvd - check their site for more info ;)

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Living Light Cafe
301 N. Main, Ft. Bragg 95437
707-964-2420
http://www.RawFoodChef.com

Cherie Soria's Culinary Arts Institute hosts its own cafe, offering juices, smoothies and raw meals - yum :)

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Mary's Secret Garden
100 S. Fir St., Ventura 93001
805-641-FOOD 
http://www.MarysSecretGarden.net

The divine little Secret Garden in Ventura - great vibe, great staff, great food - try the Raw Wrap :)

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Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA
714 963-6667
http://www.mothersmarket.com

225 E. 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949 631-4741

2963 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
949 752-6667

24165 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
949 768-6667

These health food stores all stock a good range of pre-prepared raw foods. They also sometimes host raw food events.
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Raw Energy
2050 Addison,
Berkeley 94704
510-665-9464 
http://rawenergy.net

Raw cafe and juice bar

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RawVolution
2301 Main St.,
Santa Monica 90405
310-721-4222 
http://www.RawVolution.com

The restaurant of the lovely Matt and Janabai Amsden. Matt's book - RawVolution - is a very popular raw recipe book. They have a shop, raw food delivery service and much yumminess ;)

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Real Raw Live
5913 W. Franklin,
Hllywd 90028
866-563-4545 
http://www.RealRawLive.com

Juice bar, group cleanses.

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Taste of the Goddess
(Inside of Ona Spa & Hair Salon)
7373 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-337-7381 
http://www.TasteOfTheGoddess.com

Goddess-based cafes, retreats, detoc programmes and more...

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CONNECTICUT

Ahimsa
1227 Chapel St,
New Haven 06511
203-786-4774
http://ahimsainc.com

Vegan/raw/organic/kosher restaurant in CT. 

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Alchemy Juice Bar
203 New Britain Ave.,
Hartford 06106;
860-246-5700 
http://www.thegreenvibration.com/juicebar

Juice bar, raw foods, events and eco-boutique ;)

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Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe
487-A Campbell Ave

Wonderful little raw space in CT run by vibrant young couple Mike and Carissa, who are passionate about helping people learn about detox. Lots of fresh greens and whestgrass, juices and LOVE ;)
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ENGLAND

Manna of Brighton
24 Coombe Road
Brighton, BN2 4EA
01273 690 540
http://www.mannaofbrighton.com

Manna is a delightful, unique Brighton establishment of glowing beings, varied holistic treatments and myriad raw treats too - enjoy ;)

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VitaOrganic
Wholistic Restaurant, Alternative Cafe and Juice Bar
74 wardour st
London
W1F OTE
0207 734 8986
http://www.vitaorganic.co.uk

Nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road/Leicester Sq. Mon-Sat 12 noon to 10pm
Quality foods in the heart of London made with love and attention to detail.  

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Country Life Restaurant
3/4 Warwick Street
London
W1B 5LS
Tel: 020 7434 2922
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http://www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk

Great buffets and raw food gatherings. Reasonable prices, in the centre of London.
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SPIRITED PALACE (Vegan/Caribbean)
105 Church Road,
Crystal Palace
London,
SE19 2PR.
Tel: 020-8771 5557 or 07939 474 507
http://www.thespiritedpalace.com

Wonderful raw/vegan/Caribbean creations, made with love and care. Juices available and events held regularly.

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FLORIDA

The Present Moment Cafe
224 W. King,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Tel: (904) 827-4499
http://www.thepresentmomentcafe.com/

Beautiful raw eatery run by the lovely Yvette and crew - friendly, sophisticated, GREAT desserts ;)

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Glaser Farms Organic Market
The market is open every Saturday on the SW corner of Grand & Margaret
Coconut Grove in Miami, FL
305 238-7747
http://www.glaserorganicfarms.com

Fabulous range of prepared raw foods - cakes, crackers, pies, cookies, sauces.

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The Grass Root Life
2702 N. Florida Ave.,
Tampa 33602
813-221-7668 
http://thegrassrootlife.com

Raw foods, events, classes in Tampa.

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Hippocrates Inst
1443 Palmdale Crt.,
W. Palm Beach 33411
561-471-8876 
http://hippocratesinst.com/

The fabulous healing centre in Florida - restaurant,  therapy centre, store, events and so on.

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Raw Food Underground
Emporium Shoppes
4595 Okeechobee Blvd.
(Military Trail and Okeechobee Blvd.)
West Palm Beach, FL
561 901-8097
http://rawfoodunderground.com

GEORGIA

Life Grocery
Cafe 1435 Roswell Rd.,
Marietta; GA
770-977-9583
http://www.lifegrocery.com

Cafe with raw items, juices, smoothies, plus whole grocery store.

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ILLINOIS 

Cousin's Incredible Vitality 3038 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
773-478-6868
http://www.cousinsiv.com

Wonderful raw eatery and store run by Mehmet Ak who lost over 100lbs by going raw. Turkish-influenced, exotic raw foods, classes and guest speakers.

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Borrowed Earth Cafe
970 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, IL  60515
630 795-1RAW (630 795-1729)
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www.borrowedearthcafe.com

Owners: Kathy and Danny Living

Offers: delicious raw vegan food, smoothies, juices, and a tempting array of desserts. Visit to eat and enjoy their unique, environmentally friendly atmosphere--multi- color bamboo floor, no VOC paint, waterfall, hip music, and found art.  All food is made-to-order but is also available for carry out and weekly or monthly food boxes.  Detox classes, uncooking education, and guest speakers.

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Karyn's Fresh Corner Cafe
1901 North Halsted Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: 312.255.1590
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www.karynraw.com

Long-established raw eatery in Chicago, run by detox educator Karyn Calabrese. Great raw selections - fabulous cakes. Open daily 9am to 10pm.

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NEW YORK

Bonobo's Vegetarian Restaurant and Store
18 East 23rd St.
New York, NY 10010
212 505-1200

Simple, canteen/deli-style cafe and take-out service. Durian ice cream :) Lots of free samples, good platter dishes and they host great talks.

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Pure Food and Wine
54 Irving Place (bet 17th & 18th Sts)
New York, NY
212 477-1010

Exceptional 160 seat raw restaurant, with a beautiful garden, stunning decor and quite possibly the most fabulous raw food on the planet...truly amazing food and service and a wonderful atmosphere...even cooked food eaters thoroughly enjoy the creations here...the classic house lasagna is phenomenal...
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Pure Juice and Takeaway
125 1/2 East 17th St. (between 3rd Ave. and Irving Pl.)
New York, NY
212 477-7151

Attached to Pure Food and Wine Restaurant, around the corner on 17th Street. Take out juices and smoothies, as well as raw food main course dishes and sumptuous desserts.
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Raw Soul Take-Out and Delivery
745 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY 10031
212-491-5859
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http://www.rawsoul.com

Very humble, beautiful, loved little beacon of raw-dom in Harlem. Tasty food, great portions, lots of greens, very resonably priced. Organic, vegan, 100% raw soups, salads, wraps, burgers, pizza, pancakes, crepes, home-made sorrel, ginger beer, amazing desserts and specials. Educational and food preparation classes offered monthly. Full catering menu available. Open Thursday, 4:00-10:00 PM and Saturday 12:00-8:00 PM. Open House first Sunday of every month from 6:00-8:00 PM.

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24 Carrots
Organic Juice Bar
244 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
212-595-2550

Sweet little juice bar that happily also stocks fabulous raw food creations from Raw Soul restaurant in Harlem - raw entrees and cakes, pies, salads and so on.

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The simply fabulous establishment of raw pioneer Arnold Kaufmann. Arnold is doing exceptional work helping to spread the raw message to the masses, primarily through the medium of green smoothies. The store and cafe are packed full of raw foods, books, equipment and more. The banana whips he makes are famous and they host many inspiring talks and events.

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Loving Life Cafe'
109 Carlisle St.
New Oxford, PA 17350
717-476-LOVE (5683)
http://www.lovinglifecafe.com/

Raw services in PA. Specialise in raw pies and ice creams...yummmmmmy ;)