Best Healthy Haven Restaurants in Walnut Creek
14 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mr Dewie's Cashew Creamery
All-organic, dairy-free cashew-milk ice cream with inventive flavors.
Notable Picks
8.3
Plant-based scoop shop serving cashew-milk ice cream in classic and seasonal flavors with a rich, dairy-free texture. Downtown location makes it an easy stop for pints, cones, and flights after dinner on Locust.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cool Mint Chip, Chocolate Orange Chip, Cold Brew Coffee
What makes it special: All-organic, dairy-free cashew-milk ice cream with inventive flavors.
#2
Sipeos
8.3
California-Mediterranean vegetarian spot at Broadway Plaza with mezze, bowls, and flatbreads. Bright flavors, a roomy patio, and clear labeling make ordering simple for families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mezze Platter, Kefta Skewer Plate (Impossible), Fennel-Citrus Salad
What makes it special: Vegetarian menu with many kid-friendly mezze and bowls.
8.2
Modern Thai with bright, balanced flavors and a sleek dining room that stays conversation-friendly at lunch. Dishes arrive fast and travel well for teams splitting plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy basil duck, Pad Thai, Khao soi
What makes it special: Refined Thai plates with quick pacing and clean presentation.
#4
Andaman Thai
8.1
Neighborhood Thai kitchen with balanced spice levels and flexible substitutions. Families come for shareable curries, noodles, and friendly service that handles special requests well.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pumpkin Curry, Pad Thai, Basil Chicken (or Tofu)
What makes it special: Flexible spice and protein swaps keep kids and adults happy.
8.1
Locally run California kitchen with seasonal salads, pizzas, and market fish that land under an hour. Approachable pricing and a roomy dining room make it easy for standing weekly check-ins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Petrale sole, Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts
What makes it special: Seasonal, well-priced menu with fast, reliable pacing.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Seasonal New American cooking with a health-first lens inside Broadway Plaza. Consistently fresh salads, bowls, and a few comfort staples make it an easy pick for mixed-diet groups and business lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Edamame Dumplings, Tuscan Kale Salad, Ancient Grains Bowl
What makes it special: Produce-forward New American menu that works for many diets.
7.9
Fast-casual burrito specialist with build-your-own options and global flavor spins. Lighter greens-forward combinations sit alongside classics for flexible lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Lime Steak Burrito, Cajun Chicken & Prawns Burrito, Smoked Tofu & Broccoli Burrito
What makes it special: Customizable burritos with leaner, produce-forward builds and unique sauces.
7.9
Plant-based café baking house vegan donuts—often blueberry, cinnamon sugar, and maple—alongside espresso drinks. A downtown morning staple with a short, focused pastry case.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Blueberry Donut, Cinnamon Sugar Donut, Maple-Glazed Donut
What makes it special: House-made vegan donuts with rotating flavors.
Counter-service salads, soups, and sandwiches prepared fast with fresh ingredients. Parents like the build-your-own factor and speedy lines during lunch and early dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chopped Salad, Minestrone Soup, Half-and-Half Combo
What makes it special: Fast, customizable salads and soups ideal for picky eaters.
#10
Pacific Catch
7.8
West-coast seafood spot with poke bowls, kids’ options, and creek-side patios. Balanced, lighter fare gives families a break from heavy meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kalua Pork & Poke Bowl, Fish & Chips, Thai Coconut Shrimp
What makes it special: Kid-friendly seafood and bowls with a spacious patio setup.
#11
kibi’s Cafe
7.7
Counter-service bánh mì shop focused on classic fillings, pâté, and crisp house-pickled veg, plus strong iced coffee. A fast downtown option for takeout or a light lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bánh mì đặc biệt (cold cut), Grilled pork bánh mì, Egg rolls
What makes it special: Traditional bánh mì built on fresh-baked bread with balanced pickles.
#12
Brioche de Paris
7.7
French bakery-café with savory crêpes, sandwiches, and espresso that’s ideal for brief working lunches. Order at the counter and grab a patio seat to keep calls and laptops easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked salmon crêpe, Croque monsieur, Almond croissant
What makes it special: Counter-service French café with quick, light plates.
#13
Oke Poke
7.7
Counter-service poke shop specializing in build-your-own bowls, pokerritos, and poke nachos with house sauces. A fast, affordable seafood option steps from the Locust Street corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Ahi Poke Bowl, Pokerrito, Poke Nachos
What makes it special: Customizable poke with fresh proteins and house-made sauces.
7.6
Library-adjacent café offering Vietnamese-leaning bánh mì alongside coffee and milk teas. It’s a convenient grab-and-go stop with consistent sandwiches and friendly service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled chicken bánh mì, Cold cut bánh mì, Vietnamese iced coffee
What makes it special: Bánh mì and coffee combo in a convenient downtown café setting.