Blue Zones Project Approved™
Restaurants
Restaurant meals can weigh us down or lift us up. The typical entrée in an American restaurant weighs in at 1,000 calories. For the average adult, eating one meal away from home per week translates to gaining about two additional pounds a year. The Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants below have demonstrated a commitment to offering smarter choices to their customers.
Blue Zones Food Guidelines: Centenarians in the original Blue Zones® areas don’t diet or count calories to stay lean and healthy. They simply eat whole foods each day, mostly plants. By adopting some of the healthy eating principles that define a Blue Zones lifestyle, you too can live longer, better®.
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If you’re interested in optimizing your restaurant for better health and business by becoming a Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant, please email bzpbakersfield@sharecare.com.
Blue Zones Restaurants
Blue Zones Project® Bakersfield is working with restaurants throughout our community to give customers more options to make healthier choices. Look for the Blue Zones Project Approved™ Restaurant decal to find a participating restaurant in your neighborhood.
*Caterers who have Blue Zones inspired dishes
Central (93301, 93304, 93307, 93309)
- Adventist Health Bakersfield Café
- India Pavilion
- KC Steakhouse
- Killer Poke
- Lettuce Eat Salad Company
- Locale
- Mango Haus*
- Nature’s Food Market and Juice Bar
- Radio Sandwich*
- Rio Açai Bowls (Downtown)
- Rio Açai Bowls (Downtown Express)
- Rio Açai Express
- Sequoia Sandwich Co* (Downtown)
- Sweet Peas Bakery
- The 18hundred
Southwest (93311, 93313)
- Lotus Sandwich
- Rio Açai Bowls (Southwest) Drive – Thru
- Sequoia Sandwich Co* (Seven Oaks)
- Sequoia Sandwich Co* (Southwest)
- Viceroy Indian Cuisine
Northwest (93312, 93314)
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Adventist Health Bakersfield Café
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Adventist Health Café is a great place where medical center employees and the community can enjoy healthy, wholesome food, socialize and enjoy a bit of revitalization in the middle of a busy day or while visiting loved ones.
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India Pavilion
Bakersfield, CA, 93307
A Brand New Indian restaurant located in the Union Village Gas Station, come in and taste the bold flavors of India! We will serve you breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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KC Steakhouse
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
KC Steakhouse, established since the 1930s in downtown Bakersfield has been a institution in the valley. Many folks have so many different memories at KC, in addition to being featured as a exceptional restaurant on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-In, and Dives. We are honored that they’ve created new plant-slant dishes such as Cauliflower Steak with Chimmichiri Sauce, Stir-Fried Veggie dish, and healthier Children’s options such as Baked Cauliflower Bites and Whole Grain Spaghetti!
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Killer Poke
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
At Killer Poke, we offer a fun, flavorful way to eat healthy. We prep all our ingredients fresh daily -- that includes crisp, colorful veggies and in-house-cut raw salmon -- allowing you to customize your perfect poke bowl full of fresh, delicious goodness. We hope every meal you enjoy with us leaves you with a smile on your face and feeling full and guilt-free. Visit us soon, and let us share our passion for healthy, delicious meals with you.
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Lettuce Eat Salad Company
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Established in 2015. It all started with two homemade dressings and croutons that we sold at local Farmer’s Markets. Now, our family-owned business specializes in Keto friendly entrees paired with fresh salads! Our business specializes in gourmet salads, wraps, keto entrees, soups (during the colder weather) and salad dressings. We offer a variety of choices from Asian salads to chili Verde entrees! There is an option for everyone! Give us a try and we promise you will not regret it!
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Locale
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
When it comes to food we believe in creative food without gimmicks. We use local ingredients packed with flavor. Healthy eating means something different to us, it isn't about bland food, counting calories and fat free substitutes. We promote a healthy lifestyle by sticking to the basics and cooking without artificial ingredients. Fructose is not our friend, we prefer honey as a sweetener. Our food is prepared with fresh fruits and vegetables, we strive to source our products from within California and we use local, organic or sustainable ingredients when possible. We care about what goes into our body and value gourmet flavors as well! We are foodies and to us, eating is all about real food, made from scratch and with love.
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Lotus Sandwich
Bakersfield, CA, 93311
Eduardo Zepeda is co-owner and chef of the company, Noah Santillan is working with Eddie to create healthy and tasty creations for you to enjoy. We have taken we have taken passion pride and creativity to create a healthy option for those that are looking to treat their body better without sacrificing taste.
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Mango Haus*
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Mango Haus’ mission is to build a place with purpose. We welcome and celebrate each other for who we are. We know empathy, integrity, and discipline can create unbreakable bonds in a team intentionally created to transform our workplace into a community. We are a locally run eatery with the dream to share the real food we love; with the city we love. Serving food and drinks to nourish and inspire the people. We are passionate about bringing locally sourced produce in a sustainable way and organic whenever possible. We commit our energy, passion, and time to bringing Bakersfield a better way to operate a restaurant, our primary goal is to make you feel good about what you’re eating, where you are and the people you are supporting. We believe plant-positive and organic food is better for your health and the environment. We understand the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet, therefore we mostly use avocado and olive oil. We are excited to be part of a larger earth-friendly movement and resource our products locally as much as we can.
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Modern Grub*
Modern Grub, is the first local non-chain restaurant organization in Bakersfield, California that has achieved the designation of Blue Zones Project Approved™. Modern Grub successfully completed the review process with guidance from Floricel Mondragon Arzate, Organization Coordinator, and Vicheka Ek, Retail Foods Organization Lead for Blue Zones Project Bakersfield. With over 15 years of experience cooking healthy meals and living busy lives as Moms in Bakersfield Modern Grub is excited to be able to share our favorite dishes, Gluten-Free Bakery Desserts, and traditions with you and yours. Their knowledgeable and committed team will ensure that you are choosing the right food choices for your crazy (BUSY) life so that you don't miss a beat, or beet.
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Nature's Food Market and Juice Bar
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
This market serves This market serves a wide variety of healthy, natural products and groceries, and they have a full-service customizable juice, smoothie and shake bar, with wheatgrass shots and a large selection of made-to-order vegan sandwiches and wraps. Their most popular items, however, are their homemade raw food desserts.Chuck and Wendy Chuck and Wendy believe Nature’s Food Market & Juice Bar is more than just a way to make a living. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to improve the health of the Bakersfield community through education. Along with the day-today counseling and advice they provide their customers, they now offer a raw food cooking class the third Sunday of each month. Chuck said, “Through our class, we try to show people that eating healthy can not only be good for you, but can taste good, too.”
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Radio Sandwich*
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
RADIO SANDWICH BRINGS CRAVEABLE MADE-TO-ORDER SANDWICHES CRAFTED WITH LOCAL PRODUCE, MEATS, DAIRY AND BREAD TO DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD. Radio Sandwich as been selling these ‘wiches since February of 2021 at pop-ups all over downtown. Miriam Alqaisi loves the idea of presenting something new and exciting in a comfortable shape, as well as offering her items using ingredients locally grown and raised.
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Rio Açai Bowls Downtown Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Bakersfield’s original acai bowl cafe
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Rio Açai Bowls Downtown Express
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Bakersfield’s original acai bowl cafe
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Rio Açai Bowls Northwest Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA, 93312
Bakersfield’s original acai bowl cafe
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Rio Açai Bowls Southwest Bakersfield Drive - Thru
Bakersfield, CA, 93313
Bakersfield’s original acai bowl cafe
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Rio Acai Express
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
"Rio Acai is a family-owned business, and in our family we believe in eating wholesome foods, exercising, spending time with family, and giving back to our community. We believe and align with many of the Blue Zones Power 9, and instill these values in all stores at Rio Acai, to help Bakersfield residents live longer, better.”
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Sequoia Sandwich Co - Downtown
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
At Sequoia Sandwich Company, we are committed to using only premium quality ingredients and hand-crafting each sandwich. Our promise is to serve only the best food available. That means using premium deli meats and cheeses exclusively for our sandwiches. Our delicatessen products have been made the old-fashioned way, with no artificial colors, flavors or fillers. From our homemade cookies made with real butter, and our classic New York style Cheesecake and all natural Carrot Cake, to our side salads and soups, which are made fresh daily, each item on our menu has been selected with care and made with your satisfaction in mind. Our delis are run for the enjoyment and pleasure of our customers, so if you have a special request, just ask!
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Sequoia Sandwich Co - Rosedale
Bakersfield, CA, 93312
At Sequoia Sandwich Company, we are committed to using only premium quality ingredients and hand-crafting each sandwich. Our promise is to serve only the best food available. That means using premium deli meats and cheeses exclusively for our sandwiches. Our delicatessen products have been made the old-fashioned way, with no artificial colors, flavors or fillers. From our homemade cookies made with real butter, and our classic New York style Cheesecake and all natural Carrot Cake, to our side salads and soups, which are made fresh daily, each item on our menu has been selected with care and made with your satisfaction in mind. Our delis are run for the enjoyment and pleasure of our customers, so if you have a special request, just ask! We will do everything we can to satisfy you.
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Sequoia Sandwich Co - Seven Oaks
Bakersfield, CA, 93311
At Sequoia Sandwich Company, we are committed to using only premium quality ingredients and hand-crafting each sandwich. Our promise is to serve only the best food available. That means using premium deli meats and cheeses exclusively for our sandwiches. Our delicatessen products have been made the old-fashioned way, with no artificial colors, flavors or fillers. From our homemade cookies made with real butter, and our classic New York style Cheesecake and all natural Carrot Cake, to our side salads and soups, which are made fresh daily, each item on our menu has been selected with care and made with your satisfaction in mind. Our delis are run for the enjoyment and pleasure of our customers, so if you have a special request, just ask! We will do everything we can to satisfy you.
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Sequoia Sandwich Co - Southwest
Bakersfield, CA, 93311
At Sequoia Sandwich Company, we are committed to using only premium quality ingredients and hand-crafting each sandwich. Our promise is to serve only the best food available. That means using premium deli meats and cheeses exclusively for our sandwiches. Our delicatessen products have been made the old-fashioned way, with no artificial colors, flavors or fillers. From our homemade cookies made with real butter, and our classic New York style Cheesecake and all natural Carrot Cake, to our side salads and soups, which are made fresh daily, each item on our menu has been selected with care and made with your satisfaction in mind. Our delis are run for the enjoyment and pleasure of our customers, so if you have a special request, just ask!
