At HCCF, we know that true health and fitness starts with the food we put in our bodies. We also know that life happens, and sometimes meal prep and food prep do not.
Whether you are one of our regular members or you’re visiting us from out of town, this list of “HCCF approved” restaurants will help keep you on track when life tries to do otherwise.
At most of these restaurants, you’ll find a decal in the window indicating that they are on the HCCF Approved list. Inside, you’ll find at least one menu item (often times more!) that are listed below as the options we recommend.
We’ve also included a map that identifies the Holy City Fitness gym location, as well as where these restaurants are in relation to the gym itself, and icons to indicate whether they are walking or biking distance.
If you’re without a bike, check out Holy Spokes to grab a bike in town.
Happy healthy eating!
1. Beech
315 King St
0.1 mi from HCCF
A casual cafe serving smoothies, acai bowls, and poke.
We recommend: A poke bowl with a base of half zucchini noodles and half citrus kale salad, topped with carrots, pineapple, pickled red onion, avocado, and sriracha aoli.
2. Caviar & Bananas
51 George St
0.2 mi from HCCF
A market with various options, including sandwiches, salads, and pre-made mains and sides for heat and eat. We recommend: Sweet potato and kale hash (Sat/Sun brunch only), and the Toscana salad.
3. Verde
347 King St
0.2 mi from HCCF
Casual and easy – salads and wraps.
We recommend: Build your own salad.
4. Basic Kitchen
82 Wentworth St
0.2 mi from HCCF
Health concious and plant-focused cafe with a seasonal menu that changes frequently to keep life interesting!
We recommend: Concious Cowboy (Brunch), Rainbow Bowl with chicken (Lunch), Fish of the Day (Dinner)
5. Five Loaves Café
43 Cannon St
0.9 mi from HCCF
Sit down restaurant; unique cuisine and gluten free options.
We recommend: the Country Skillet for brunch, the Carolina Grain salad with chicken for lunch, and the Smoked Salmon Salad for dinner.
6. Huriyali Gardens
401 Huger St
1.7 mi from HCCF
Locally sourced ingredients. Cafe with health-concious options, juices, and coffees, with a back patio that will take you away from everything.
We recommend: You can’t go wrong with much of anything on their menu. We love the OG Acaí bowl, the Immunity smoothie, and the Goddess salad.
7. Park Cafe
730 Rutledge Ave
1.9 mi from HCCF
Local ingredients with simplicity at it’s core. Sit down eatery and coffee shop with indoor and outdoor patio seating; casual.
We recommend: Veggie Mess Scramble, Local Lettuce salad, Tomato and Squash Panzanella