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Best Healthy Restaurants Nearby in Hamilton

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.7
(400+)
‱ American ‱ Smoothies
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.5 mi ‱ 20 min
"I am obsessed with the oats and chia bowl. great portion and fresh,flavorful ingredients. definitely will order again."
"The size has been cut in half but the price wasn't. It's probably my last ACAI BOWL because I live on a fixed income and I can't justify the cost anymore."
BAHAMA MAMAℱ
strawberries, pineapple, coconut & white chocolate
$9.67
ACAI BOWL
acai base, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, banana, coconut, granola, chia seeds & honey drizzle
$14.07
THREE CHEESE CHICKEN 'DILLA
grilled chicken, queso blanco, cheddar, smoked cheese blend & served with roasted tomato salsa
$9.02
PEANUT BUTTER CUPℱ
peanut butter, banana & chocolate
$10.76
Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen

4.6
(400+)
‱ Salads ‱ Healthy
$0 delivery fee ‱ 11.4 mi ‱ 36 min
Farther away
"I love the Autumn Harvest Bowl! Perfect on this fall day ."
"There were about six cubes of chicken in my bowl for the protein. The bread sent with the meal was literally hard as a brick. I've never had that quality from that restaurant before. Disappointing for the high price."
Create Your Own
Create your own
$20.27
Harvest Bowl
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, roasted almonds, wild rice, organic shredded kale and balsamic vinaigrette
$16.55
Hot Honey Chicken
Antibiotic-free blackened chicken, warm roasted sweet potatoes, napa cabbage slaw, crispy onions, golden quinoa and hot honey mustard sauce
$18.78
Miso Glazed Salmon
Antibiotic-free miso glazed salmon, avocado, cucumbers, pickled onions, crispy onions, umami rice, nori sesame seasoning and spicy cashew
$19.27
McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli

4.6
(14k+)
‱ Deli ‱ Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee ‱ 3.9 mi ‱ 30 min
"This chicken salad pecan sandwich is the best I've ever ate hands down. They pack it with chicken, pecans all the good stuff. And oh the potatoe salad , my husband said it's almost as good as mine. ( "It's really better than mine).!" You'd better run to order from here it's amazing........"
"Honestly the taste & freshness is worth the price! But on the Choose 2 I make sure you try different combinations! On the Kids Turkey Toastie I was kinda disappointed because the cookie was wrapped in the sandwich wrap and melted my kids cookie. And the fruit cup could be filled more. But I would order again from here, hence I have over 3 times this month."
McAlister's Club
Smoked turkey, Black Forest ham, bacon, sharp cheddar, Swiss, spring mix, tomato, mayo and McAlister's Honey Mustardℱ on wheat. Includes a side and pickle spear.
$12.7
Choose 2
Choose two halves of any item and create one great plate.
$14.48
McAlister’s Famous Tea
Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM. Specially filtered. Made fresh with Orange Pekoe Black Tea leaves. Sweetened and poured over ice.
$3.7
Broccoli and Cheddar
Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese mixed with chunks of Broccoli in a creamy base made from chicken broth.
$6.67
Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness

4.7
(3k+)
‱ Chinese ‱ Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.8 mi ‱ 24 min
20% off on $40+
"First time trying Teriyaki Madness. The food was delicious! I was expecting it to be a salt bomb, and while there is still a lot of salt, it was tempered by the very fresh vegetables and rice. My wife had the Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl with noodles. The spice level could have been hotter, so we will try the hotter version the next time. The Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only was very filling with Teriyaki Chicken, and Orange chicken. It tasted really fresh and not goopy or overly salty. The Chicken Potstickers were at most 3 out of 5, but still good"
"This is pretty much your standard rice bowl with good flavor. I always get the two protein bowl, large size because I can never decide between the orange chicken and the teriyaki chicken. You can tell that it's made fresh and if you split in half and add your own rice, you've now got two meals – lunch for the next day. ïżŒ"
Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only
Can't settle on just one type of protein? Choose 2 of your favorites in this bowl! Comes with 4oz of each protein.
$21.09
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
This is it. The Hall of Famer. The MVP of Teriyaki. Marinated, hand-trimmed, fresh, all-natural grilled chicken thigh served with our house-made teriyaki sauce. Add some white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fried veggies. So good, you have to give us a little money to get it.
$15.53
Crab Rangoons
Crab and cream cheese wontons served with sweet & sour sauce.
$7.08
Orange Chicken Bowl
Orange doesn’t rhyme with anything, but it’s delicious! Big pieces of chicken in sweet orange sauce for a delicious take on everyone’s favorite go-to chicken dish. Add it to your choice of white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fried veggies.
$16.54
Clean Eatz

Clean Eatz

4.5
(500+)
‱ American ‱ Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee ‱ 12.8 mi ‱ 64 min
Farther away
"Repeat guest: by FAR the BEST order. Sweet potato fries were incredibly crispy (honestly best part), child Pizza Rollz were blessed with an unholy amount of cheesy goodness and bison burger was packed with great flavor. Husband thought it was grass fed organic commenting on 'clean simple flavor.' My only takeaways: the unripe cubed tomato on the burger was a mess and ended up eating the burger w/o buns bc of their enormous size, unflavored or toasted attributes. May life bless the hands who made the order. After a long fast this was pure magic. "
"The "large" bowl had some completely flavorless chicken with a few small pieces of broccoli and a few other vegetables. This food was cooked completely plain with no spices or flavor at all. I am really hungry but I am writing this review instead of eating. This place should shut their doors because whoever cooks this food has not had any training at all. This was a complete waste of money. If there was on option to rate -2 instead of 1 I would have chosen -2. Also, the ticket with the total was $3 less than DoorDash charged me which I was not aware of. "
Bison Cheeseburger Wrap
Ground Bison, Lettuce, American Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Crispy Pickles, CE Pub Sauce, Protein Wrap
$17.32
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
GF Breaded Chicken, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, CE Buffalo Sauce, Tomato Basil Wrap.
$14.91
Bison Meatball Wrap
Bison Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Seasoning, CE Marinara, Protein Wrap
$18.11
Build A Bowl Medium
Protein Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumber, Peppers, Red Onion, Green Onion, Celery, CE Italian Dressing
$16.61
The Berry Bar Oxford

The Berry Bar Oxford

American ‱ Brazilian
$0 delivery fee ‱ 13.8 mi ‱ 41 min
Farther away
"For $12 this isn't much food, less portion. Looks fine though! Not much avocado but tons of onion."
"it's actually amazing! Prices are fair for what you're getting bc it's so healthy but it's made properly too! "
Build Your Own Smoothie
All Bowls come with an Acai base. You choose your toppings!
$10.63
Build Your Own Bowl
Sourdough, Avocado Spread, Hard-Boiled Egg, Goat Cheese, Feta, Roasted Chickpeas
$12.15
Champagne Problems
Sourdough, Hummus, Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Goat Cheese, Black Pepper
$8.48
Breakfast Club
Acai Base with Toppings of Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, Granola, Honey Drizzle
$8.67
Smoothie King

Smoothie King

4.7
(200+)
‱ American ‱ Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee ‱ 12.0 mi ‱ 45 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"I like the Peanut butter power pluse with chocolate...improves my mood and gives me protein."
"Ok, how did I just now find out how delicious açaí bowls are? Let me tell you I got the Go-Go-Goji Crunchℱ açaí bowl(sub mango , sub extra strawberries,sub bananas. Skipped the honey and skipped the granola,skipped the goji berries), and I legit feel like I'm eating sherbet ice cream. So flavorful, so fresh and delicious and sweet but not over the top sweet. Get one of these bowls, you will not regret it!"
Angel Foodℱ
Strawberries*, Bananas, Nonfat Milk, Turbinado *contains added sugar. We recommend selecting "Angel Food Slim" if you prefer strawberries without added sugar. Allergens: Nonfat Milk (milk)
$11.63
Peanut Power Plusℱ Chocolate
Bananas, Dates, Peanut Butter, Nonfat Milk, Protein Blend, 100% Cocoa. Allergens: Peanut Butter (peanuts), Protein Blend (milk), Nonfat Milk (milk)
$11.85
Caribbean WayÂź
Strawberries*, Bananas, Papaya Juice Blend, Turbinado. *contains added sugar
$10.4
PB Swizzleℱ
The O.G bowl filled with sweet berries and fresh bananas over an acai base, topped with savory peanut butter drizzle and Purely ElizabethÂź Granola. Allergens: Peanut Butter (Peanuts)
$14.57
Aladdin's Eatery

Aladdin's Eatery

4.7
(8k+)
‱ Lebanese ‱ American
$0 delivery fee ‱ 11.4 mi ‱ 36 min
Farther away
"Veggies were crisp and fresh, very yummy dipped in the garlic sauce or if you like a little heat, try the hot sauce! Highly recommend especially for those hot days when hot food doesn't always hit the spot! Also, the Aladdin's Chicken Pitza was a perfect protein addition. The chicken was very tasty and there was an abundant amount with just the right amount of veggies (celery and green peppers) to add some piazza!! I would definitely recommend both of these choices anytime but again, when you are looking for something a little bit on the lighter side for those warm summer days!"
"This is outright the worst food experience I’ve ever had. I initially ordered it after seeing the high rating. The pictures of the food looked great, so I ordered about $35 worth of food. Just look at the portion. Two spoons of rice, one sausage that feels like it was premade and leftover, just warmed up, beef that is hard like a rock, and a bite-sized chicken piece. I don’t know how else to describe this other than daylight robbery. Arabic foods are supposed to make you feel full. Being Arab myself, I can tell you this doesn’t come even 1% close to what a real Arabic dish is. They could have at least mitigated the damage with a bit more rice, which is the cheapest thing ever! I also ordered falafel. It felt like it was made a decade ago."
Green District Salads

Green District Salads

4.7
(3k+)
‱ Healthy ‱ Salads
$0 delivery fee ‱ 17.7 mi ‱ 37 min
Farther away
"This was our first order, and from now on will easily be one of our go to places. We ordered 3 different salads, two chicken and 1 shrimp, each with modified ingredients, and all three were perfect and delicious. The ingredients were fresh, the dressings were tasty, and the portions were large enough to fill up grown adults. The packaging is a plastic deep dish container, with a high snap on clear plastic lid, filled almost completely, with just enough room to shake everything together. Literally these are packed dense, because most of the veggies are finely chopped, but not so much that they lose their crunch. There was enough chicken and shrimp used that there was a piece in every bite! We really got our money's worth, we're completely full, and it was healthier than most of our other DoorDash selections."
"This was by far the best thing I've ordered on a delivery app in a long time. I got The GD Special salad and Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Both were very fresh, good portions, the chicken on the salad was delicious and tender, the Green Dream dressing seemed to be house made and was also delicious. Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this place and my order was made properly!! "
Build Your Own salad
Price includes: 2 Greens, 4 Fruits & Veggies, 1 Dressing, 1 Crunch.
$19.86
What About Cobb salad
Garlic roasted chicken, bacon, boiled egg, romaine, iceberg, cherry tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, topped with croutons, and served with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. NOTE: We have temporarily discontinued Iceberg, and it will be replaced with Romaine.
$18.71
Fruit Salad [v] (5 oz.)
Garlic roasted chicken, romaine, iceberg, black beans, corn & poblano blend, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, topped with tortilla strips, and served with Green Dream dressing. NOTE: We have temporarily discontinued Iceberg, and it will be replaced with Romaine.
$4.07
The GD Special salad
Garlic roasted chicken, spinach, iceberg, chickpeas, abanana peppers, Kalamata olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, topped with croutons, and served with Greek Feta dressing. NOTE: We have temporarily discontinued Iceberg, and it will be replaced with Romaine.
$17.23
First Watch

First Watch

4.6
(600+)
‱ Cafe ‱ Breakfast
$0 delivery fee ‱ 3.1 mi ‱ 26 min
"love the Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy. Great portion size. very filling. delicious. I order it all the time and I would order it again. Kids Granola Bowl is also my favorite breakfast and snack choice too. its delicious."
"The BacadoÂź Omelet was terrific, but they only gave me one little jelly pack for my 2 large pieces of toast. I ordered a kids pancake, which was fine, but it came with milk that was only 3/4 of the way full and did not have a seal. It appeared as someone had drank some of it, so I just tossed it."
Tri-FectaÂź
Two cage-free eggs any style with either a light and airy Belgian waffle or a multigrain pancake. Plus your choice of bacon, chicken sausage patty, turkey or pork sausage link.
$17.94
The Traditional
Two cage-free eggs any style with your choice of bacon, smoked ham, chicken apple sausage patties, turkey or pork sausage links. Served with our whole-grain artisan toast and fresh, seasoned potatoes. Substitute gluten-free toast at no additional charge.
$17.86
Kids Pancake
One of our humongous multigrain pancakes loaded with chocolate chips and topped with creamy butter. Served with your choice of bacon or sausage.
$8.83
Farmhouse Hash
Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes with bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with our whole grain artisan toast.
$18.18
The Garden Bar

The Garden Bar

4.1
(800+)
‱ Salads ‱ Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee ‱ 14.4 mi ‱ 45 min
Farther away
$6 off on $35+
"this looked so good I just had to dive in. Salad was very fresh. I did not see any wilted lettuce. I lot of those veggies. the bacon bits were on the side, and it was a full 2oz cup...not the teeny tiny 1oz (makes a difference) I will order again"
"For the price you pay I'd expect them to actually chop the salad up better and use better cuts. It's like they rushed to barely cut up the salad elements and just threw them in there. The grilled chicken was extra and it was the tiniest pice of chicken, almost laughable. One of my Baked Potatoes was completely missing and the Stuffed Philly Cheesesteak Potato was also so small. Instead of it feeling like they just added the toppings to the potato, it seemed like they scooped out most of the potato and then replaced it with the toppings. To us it was a poor value for average flavor. Would not recommend or return."
Build Your Own Garden Bar
Choose from 50+ ingredients to create your personalized salad.
$20.39
Guiltless Kabobs - Chicken
Chicken with grilled bell peppers, onions, and zucchini. Served over rice with garlic butter.
$13.68
Farmer's Market Salad
A blend of greens with beets, bell peppers, broccoli, edamame, tomato, carrot, onion, mushrooms, crispy cucumbers, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, fresh grapes, & croutons. Suggested dressing: Ranch
$15.24
Stuffed Loaded Baked Potato
A blend of greens topped with bell peppers, black olives, tomatoes, pico de gallo, onion, roasted corn, crispy jalapenos, bacon, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, & croutons. Suggested dressing: Balsamic
$8.55
Sushi from Kroger by Snowfox

Sushi from Kroger by Snowfox

4.4
(50+)
‱ Sushi ‱ Asian
$0 delivery fee ‱ 10.8 mi ‱ 24 min
Farther away
35% off, up to $10
Nigiri & Mini Roll Sushi (Hosomaki) Combo
Private SelectionÂź Nigiri and Mini Sushi Roll Hosomaki Combo by Snowfox offers a delectable feast right at home! Savor the authenticity with 4 pcs each of succulent Tuna Nigiri and Salmon Nigiri. The flavorful, expertly made Tuna Mini Roll and Salmon Mini Roll round out this sampler experience. Enjoy uncompromised, upscale sushi today! Private SelectionÂź products are anything but ordinary. Extraordinary guaranteed. *Consuming raw or undercooked seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness
$15.09
California Sushi Combo
Private SelectionÂź California Sushi Combo by Snowfox offers a tantalizing trio of hand-crafted sushi sensations! Expertly wrapped, these rolls hit the spot. For those who crave a kick, the Spicy California Roll balances heat with tantalizing textures. On the other hand, the Crunch California Roll brings an exciting contrast for the adventurous palate. Transform your kitchen into a sushi haven with these meticulously crafted bites! Private SelectionÂź products are anything but ordinary. Extraordinary guaranteed.
$10.05
Spicy California Sushi Roll
Private SelectionÂź Spicy California Sushi Roll by Snowfox invigorates taste buds with a jolt of flavor! Dive into 10 delicious pieces that are filled with avocado, cucumber, and succulent imitation crab stick. Smothered with a tantalizing layer of fiery spicy mayo and a sprinkle of chili powder on top, it boasts a thrilling duo of heat. Savor an exciting culinary adventure down to the last bite! Private SelectionÂź products are anything but ordinary. Extraordinary guaranteed.
$6.8
Favorite Sampler
25 pcs. Combination of 3 Rolls (California Roll, Caterpillar Roll, NY Crunch Roll)
$19.04
Fresh & Ready by Kroger

Fresh & Ready by Kroger

4.7
(200+)
‱ Fried Chicken ‱ Chicken
$0 delivery fee ‱ 6.2 mi ‱ 30 min
"Best bang for your buck!!! Sushi is always fresh "
"Delicious sushi at an amazing price!! Private Selection by Snowfox Buckeye Roll is the best!! Absolutely delicious!"
Beef Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Tender beef pot roast with potatoes and carrots. Comes in a foil pan ready to place in the oven. Cooking instructions included.
$10.99
Mashed Potatoes with Herb Butter and Parsley
Fluffy mashed potatoes with herb butter and parsley. Creamy and delicious. Comes in a foil pan ready to place in the oven. Cooking instructions included.
$5.49
Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
Four cheese mac and cheese. Heavenly, creamy, premium comfort food. Comes in a foil pan ready to place in the oven. Cooking instructions included.
$5.49
Chicken Tenders - 5 pc.
5 crispy, golden chicken tenders. Cooked fresh throughout the day. Sold hot and ready to eat.
$5.49
LaRosa's Pizzeria

LaRosa's Pizzeria

4.7
(600+)
‱ Italian ‱ Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.8 mi ‱ 29 min
"Antipasto Salad probably the smallest Salad i have ever had from larosas especially for 15 dollars. and theChicken Bacon Ranch Crustless Pizza Bowl is basically a bowl of grease with some cheese. usually love larosas maybe is changed"
"Cauliflower Bites their cauliflower bites are freaking delicious! lol. not overly breaded at all. Baked Onion their onion soup has always been a time honored favorite."
Create Your Own Pizza
Choose crust, sauce and toppings (price varies).
$18.23
Create Your Own Calzone
Choose up to three toppings from our pizza toppings list.
$12.35
Tossed Garden Salad
Our most popular pizza. Double pepperoni on top of extra provolone.
$7.1
Double Pepperoni
Garlic bread sticks with provolone and your choice of Family Recipe Pizza Sauce or Garlic Sauce for dipping.
$22.56
The Healthy Bee

The Healthy Bee

American ‱ Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee ‱ 12.3 mi ‱ 46 min
Farther away
$5 off on $30+
Birthday Cake w/ sugar free whipped cream
Vanilla & Sprinkles
$11.77
Monica
blue raspberry, cherry, & grape *contains coconut powder*
$10
Iced Coffee (espresso) - Select your milk choice
Two shots of espresso in a large, (one in a small) and steamed milk of your choice. If you would like a flavor please check the drop down for options and let us know in the notes!
$8.05
Rachel
Watermelon Jolly Rancher flavored clean energy drink.
$10.1
Pollo Shaddai

Pollo Shaddai

4.6
(600+)
‱ Mexican ‱ American
$0 delivery fee ‱ 6.6 mi ‱ 37 min
"omg not only was the food absolutely tasty and amazing and fresh but the tortillas were handmade and I loved that they have eliminated two of my favorite restaurants and taken their place Steak Shaddai Tortilla Aguas Frescas all delicious"
"My new go to. 2nd time ordering. Meat is perfectly seasoned and tender. There mashed potatoes although what we as Americans aren't used to, absolutely creamy and delicious with a kick! Chefs kiss! They absolutely nailed it!"
Shaddai Loco
8 pieces of fried chicken, 3 sides of your choice, and 2 packs of tortillas.
$15.97
Pollo Shaddai
Two pieces of fried chicken along with rice, beans with sour cream, fried plantain, carne asada, chive, hot pepper and 1 pk of tortilla.
$13.34
Combo Shaddai
12 pieces of chicken with 4 sides and 3 packs of tortillas.
$29.93
Steak Shaddai
Carne asada along with charro beans, rice, chicken asado, hot links, chive, hot pepper and 1 pk of tortilla.
$25.7
Off the Skewer

Off the Skewer

4.1
(100+)
‱ Kabobs ‱ Grill
$0 delivery fee ‱ 14.4 mi ‱ 45 min
Farther away
"Food was seasoned and cooked well, only concern was they gave me half of a thin portion of salmon. Was the only thing that was disappointing bc it was so good and tender"
"The best thing we ordered were the onion rings -- hot and crispy! The rest of it wasn't worth the price. The "steak" in both items was a lot of chewy pieces with a couple of good ones mixed in. The veggies were fresh. The rice bowl had less than one-third cup of rice, and the noodles in the ramen bowl had a greasy mouth feel. "
Kabobs & Rice - Chicken
Grilled chicken with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion. Served over rice pilaf.
$16.52
Steak Ramen Noodle Bowl
Grilled beef with onions, bell peppers, carrots, edamame, and broccoli. Served over ramen noodles in our Hawaiian glaze.
$23.19
Kabobs & Rice - Steak
Cajun seasoned steak, grilled and topped with parmesan cream, with zucchini, bell peppers, and onions served over rice pilaf.
$17.87
Rice Pilaf
Seasoned steak, grilled and glazed with Hickory Bourbon sauce, with zucchini, bell peppers, onions served over rice pilaf.
$3.75

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