For fresh flavors and the finest in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, Benevolence Café is a great bet. Located in the heart of the trendy Short North Arts District, this earth-friendly, cozy café prides itself on "cooking with a conscience." By reducing waste, recycling and reusing items such as to-go bags and printed materials, Benevolence Café cares for the planet while serving organic, homemade fare such as soups, breads, sandwiches, pastas and desserts. Even meat-eaters will enjoy healthy delights such as curried ginger-couscous soup along with a slice of their famous Grains of the Goddess Bread, which combines organic wheat flour and a bounty of seeds and grains. In addition, Benevolence serves a popular Saturday morning breakfast that features waffles, pancakes and quiche.
Benevolence Café is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 8 PM. An affordable option for visitors, dinner entrees and combination plates range in price from $7.50 to $10.50. For more information: 614-221-9330
