Scouting Out Healthy, Organic Restaurants in Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg may be known for its college-town spirit, but it’s also a hidden gem for health-conscious dining. We’ve scouted out the best spots serving fresh, organic, and wholesome meals that meet Templeton Wellness standards. Check them out!

Gillie’s Inc.

153 College Avenue
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540-961-2703

Serving Vegetarian cuisine, with all of their bread baked freshly at Bollo's Bakery. Open for takeout and delivery. Menu items include “Build Your Own” Stir Fry; Gillie’s Burger (house-made black bean patty, Romaine, tomato, onions, pickles, and chipotle mayo, on a Brioche or gluten-free bun; Burrito Supreme (grilled burrito stuffed with their house chili, cheddar, chopped Romaine, tomatoes, jalapeno, guacamole, served with fresh salsa); and many more.

Roots Natural Kitchen

898 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540-605-7573

Try their signature dish, The Rissa (Brown Rice with Kale, Honeycrisp Apples, Chickpeas, Feta, Lime-Pickled Onions & Candied Pecans, Harissa Tahini dressing and Harissa Chicken); the Apollo (Brown Rice with Spinach, Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Feta, and Pita Chips, Lemon Za'atar dressing & Grilled Chicken); Mayweather Salad (Kale with Bulgur, Roasted Beets, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Red Onions, Goat Cheese, and Avocado; Lemon Tahini & Pesto Vinaigrette dressing, Grilled Chicken); and much more.

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill

616 University City Boulevard
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540-298-6339

Offering a variety of fresh salads, bowls, and wraps, menu items include the Mezeh Classic (Basmati rice, spicy shawarma chicken, spicy hummus, tzatziki dip, Lebanese tabbouleh, red cabbage slaw, corn salsa, sumac cucumbers, caramelized eggplant, pickled turnips); Open Sesame Salad Bowl (power greens, falafel, classic hummus, black lentils, red cabbage slaw, caramelized eggplant, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, sunflower seeds); King Chicken Wrap (Romaine, chicken kebab, tzatziki dip, pearl couscous, red cabbage slaw, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions); and much more.

The Black Hen & Bar Blue

126 Jackson Street
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540-951-3000

The Black Hen does not post its menu on its website, but instead directs you to their Facebook page where menu items are displayed. You’ll find a rich variety of wraps, platters, burgers, and sandwiches.

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