Dining out on a budget can be extremely difficult, especially when you’re trying to find healthy options. But have no fear, Heuser Health is here to help navigate the Louisville restaurant scene. You don’t have to dine at a “fancy restaurant” to have delicious and good for you meals. There are many places that are easy on your wallet and waist line, here are our top 9 favorite affordable healthy restaurants in Louisville!
Bluegrass Burgers
Location: 3334 Frankfort Avenue Lou, KY 40206
www.bluegrass-burgers.com
Since opening it’s doors 3 years ago on the corner of Frankfort Ave and Cannons Lane, Bluegrass burger has provided louisville diners with a quick, casual dine-in or carryout experience. There menu is all local, hormone, and antibiotic free. It’s the perfect joint for a quick lunch or casual night out with the family.
Heuser Pick: The Kentucky Grass-fed Bison Burger and a side of fresh cole-slaw or baked beans for just $8.99
Nancy’s Bagel Grounds
Location: 2101 Frankfort Ave Lou, KY 40206
www.Nancysbagels.com
A true Louisville staple, Nancy’s Bagel Grounds offers home made bagels, wraps, and friendly service. Using only the freshest ingredients and top of the lines products allows Nancy’s to provide their customers with healthy and delicious flavors. You can stop by in the morning for a hot cup of Columbia River Coffee and a bagel, or swing by for lunch and try a healthy wrap and protein shake.
Heuser Pick: Whole Wheat Egg Salad Wrap for only 7.99
North End Cafe
Location: Frankfort Ave. & The Highlands
www.northendcafe.com
Another healthy Louisville staple and hot spot! North End Cafe’s menu highlights traditional items made with a health conscious approach using the freshest seasonal ingredients available. They buy local produce and grow vegetables and fresh herbs in their multi-acre garden located in Simpsonville, Kentucky. They feature a wide selection of vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, and organic menu options.
Heuser Pick: Grilled Salmon Sandwich with a side salad for $9.50
Game
Location: 2295 Lexington Road Lou, KY
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Louisville is know for it’s unique and diverse food scene, and Game fit’s right into the batch. Game offers a local and adventurous experience for diners with options like wild boar, antelope, and wagyu. If you’re not a big meat eater check out there awesome veggie burgers like the grilled corn, poblano, and garbanzo for just $8.
Heuser Pick: Grilled Cesar Salad for $6 (seriously it’s awesome)
Havana Rumba
Location: St.Matthews, Middletown, The Highlands
http://havanarumbaonline.com
Dining at Havana Rumba is like taking a Caribbean vacation without leaving the good ol’ 502. Havana Rumba offers delicious Cuban cuisine and personal, friendly service. Their menu is filled with light healthy options packed with flavor and zest like the Pollo a Mojo, a boneless chicken breast, marinated with citrus juices, grilled and served with sweet plantains.
Heuser Pick: Pescado a la Parrilla (grilled Swai fillet) substitute the white rice for a side salad, all for only 14.99.
Ditto’s Grill
Location: 1114 Bardstown Road Lou, KY 40204
www.dittosgrill.com
Ditto’s Grill has always been on the cutting edge of healthy dining since opening it’s doors on Bardstown Road two decades ago. Ditto’s serves a wide range of affordable dishes that span across different parts of the globe. It’s a great family friendly, casual haunt with healthy options like asian lettuce wraps, raspberry chicken salad, and their famous thai wings.
Heuser Pick: Thai Salmon for $13
Harvest
Location: 624 East Market Street Lou, KY 40202
www.harvestlouisville.com
The best thing about Harvest is 80% of their ingredients come from within a 100 mile radius. Harvests farm to table, souther comfort style menu offers whole nutritious foods at an affordable price. It’s probably the priciest spot on our list, but those few extra dollars go to the local Kentucky farms who provide the fresh produce. You can have a high end dining experience and enjoy delicious omelets, salads, and one of the best burgers in louisville! Perfect for Sunday brunch, or a Friday date night.
Heuser Pick: Burgoo for $7 and Green Leaf Salad for $11.
Queen of Sheba
Location: 2804 Taylorsville Rd Lou, KY
www.queenofshebalouisville.com
If your looking for an adventure, Queen Of Sheba is the perfect place! Queen of Sheba offers authentic Ethiopian entrées served together on a large round tray to allow you to share your meal with your companion or a group of friends. Most of Ethiopian dishes are in a form of stew, which are slowly cooked with organic exotic spices that bring astonishing flavors to both meat and vegetable dishes. Ethiopian food is also known for freshly cooked sautéed dishes that are amazingly flavorful. Queen of Sheba’s vegetables, meats, and ingredients are all fresh, non frozen, and not processed.
Heuser Pick: Vegetarian Combination Dish Serving for one: $10/ Serving for two: $18
Earth Friends Cafe
Location: 829 East Market Street, Lou KY 40206
Earth Friends Café offers the unique opportunity for all dietary lifestyles to gather in one setting for healthy menu options. They provide an ALL-INCLUSIVE MENU, including an extensive plant-based menu, gluten-free options, as well as poultry selections. Perfect for a quick lunch, and make sure you check out their power smoothie bar!
Heuser Pick: Rainbow Kale Salad for $9.95