Seedz Cafe opened seven months ago in the Demun area by owners Monty Gralnick and Cara Moon Schloss. The cafe is completely vegan and organic. What sets Seedz apart from other cafes is their mission, which is to provide nutritionally dense food.

 “A lot of restaurants create their menu based on food prices,” Gralnick said. “We made our menu trying to pack in as much nutrients and organic ingredients as possible.”

 If you regard restaurant chains with slight disgust, distrust, or both, then Seedz is the place for you. Unlike other restaurants that  get their food delivered in frozen bags or nearly mummified in cans, all from unknown origins, the vegetables delivered to Seedz come straight from farm relations the cafe has. In other words no cans and no preservatives.

 “Ultimately we’d like to grow the vegetables ourselves,” Gralnick added.

 It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon when I visited the organic cafe with a friend for lunch. The nature-themed furniture, white walls and artistic decorations of the cafe, along with the relaxing mediterranean music playing in the background, created a very peaceful ambianceambient.

 Seedz’ menu includes organic juices, smoothies, drinks such as coffee and teas, a wide variety of vegan meals ranging from salads to vegan pizzas and pastas, and even vegan desserts. The price of a meal ranges from $7.95 to $12.95; the smoothies and juices from $7.75 to $9.95.

 My friend and I shared a Mediterranean Wrap, and an Incredible Smoothie.  I must admit I did not know what to expect of Seedz’ food. Personally, I enjoy my meats and cheeses, and my past experiences with vegan food have not been particularly peachy.

 The Mediterranean Wrap was about the size of our wraps in the school cafeteria, but the smoothie was pretty fulfilling. My Incredible Smoothie was composed of bananas, almonds, maca, cacao and dates. As promised by the cafe’s owner, everything was tasty and very healthy. And the smoothie alone could be the nutritional equivalent of a super multi-vitamin.!

 Although I am not vegan or vegetarian, and the food may be a little pricey, I would definitely return to Seedz Cafe. The restaurant is a nice, peaceful nook where one can enjoy fresh, nutritious food. As Gralnick pointed out to me, a lot of restaurants today focus on substance only. At Seedz’ meals aim not only at the consumer’s stomach and taste buds, but also at their health and wellness.