Finally it is warming up outside, and the semester will come to an end sooner than you think. While many students might feel stressed with end-of-semester obligations, April is also a time to enjoy the warmer weather and all of the food restaurants in Fairfield have to offer. One of the reasons I chose to study at Fairfield was because the town is hip and has a lot of healthy eating options, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, which offer so many vegetarian and vegan-friendly foods. Fairfield has more than a few restaurants that serve organic, healthy meals. However, some select restaurants have stolen my heart, and will make it difficult to leave Fairfield when I graduate. Here are four of my favorite healthy eateries in the Fairfield area:
Freshii is not located in Fairfield anymore, but it deserves to be on this list. With that being said, if you have a car on campus or use Uber, the restaurant is located in Westport, which is an 18-minute drive from the University. They serve delicious wraps, bowls, smoothies and salads. There are a plethora of options for vegetarians and vegans as well! Bonus: the whimsical pictures on the walls and bright green wallpaper are great for taking Instagram-worthy photos with your friends.
Yahalla Organic Hummus & Grill
While working in Fairfield last summer, somebody at my internship recommended Yahalla Organic Grill to me. I had never heard of it (even though I had been living just five minutes away from it for two years). I decided to try it, and good thing I did because it was bomb. You have the option of choosing between a pita, wrap, salad or bowl, then you choose your base, protein, toppings and sauces.
Organika Kitchen is technically located in Southport, but it is under a 10-minute drive from the University, straight down Post Road. It’s one of those places that I was dying to try as a freshman at Fairfield because it is so trendy. Their slogan is “because we kale,” and we all know how I feel about kale. They serve everything you could think of, from breakfast to pizza to smoothies and juices. And everything is just… healthy. I haven’t been to Organika in a while, but suddenly I feel compelled to eat there again soon.
If you order the right foods and drinks, Panera Bread is actually not all that bad for you. Located on Black Rock Turnpike, the eatery offers a variety of salads, soups and sandwiches. One of my personal favorites is the lentil quinoa broth bowl. Panera is also a great place to take your laptop and work on your studies while you eat.
