If there’s the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” DoorDash has 26 healthy restaurants to kickstart 2026.
The food delivery app has unveiled which restaurants across various destinations and cities in the USA are perfect for the health-conscious eater.
“While ‘healthy’ looks different for everyone, many customers are gravitating toward meals built around whole ingredients and strong nutritional building blocks – from vibrant grain bowls and hearty salads, to detoxifying açai bowls and nutrient-packed smoothies. Across all definitions, customers are increasingly turning to local restaurants that make healthy eating both wholesome and delicious,” DoorDash’s newsroom official stated.
Which restaurants made it to the list?
These restaurants are:
- Los Angeles: Acai Joint - The city’s favorite for açaí bowls, smoothies, and healthy snacks loaded with fresh fruit, seeds, and house-made toppings.
- San Francisco: Acai R - Here, find colorful açaí bowls crowned with fresh fruit, granola, and nut butters. There are also smoothie blends for you.
- Columbus: Agape - Columbus, Ohio, brace yourselves. Here, find Mediterranean-inspired pitas, salads, and bowls built around lean proteins, bright veggies, and bold flavors.
- Hoboken: Alfalfa - Known for crisp greens with inventive toppings and twists, this modern salad-and-wrap shop ha everything under its category.
- Newark: Brick City Vegan - A plant-based spot serving bold, flavor-packed comfort classics and vibrant bowls that bring fresh vegan energy to New Jersey.
- Kenvil: Empower Nutrition - Another New Jersey favorite, they serve protein shakes, energizing teas, and on-the-go healthy bites designed to fuel your body.
- Raleigh: Farmside Kitchen - Farm-inspired grain bowls and salads featuring seasonal produce, hearty grains, and clean proteins sourced with care.
- Hayward: Fresh Fuel - In this destination, there are wholesome bowls, wraps, and snacks for powering up your day.
- East Lansing: FUELD Stir Fry and Salads - The freshest stir-fries and crisp salads are here!
- Cincinnati: Green District Salads - Huge, bold salads and grain bowls piled high with crunchy veggies, premium proteins, and house-made dressings.
- Shrewsbury: Greens and Grains - Plant-forward salads, grain bowls, and warm plates that put veggies, legumes, and whole grains at the center of the plate.
- Providence: In The Pink - In the tiny destination that’s Providence, there’s In The Pink, featuring smoothie bowls, juices, and light bites that keep wellness and flavor in perfect balance.
- Binghamton: JUUUICE JUICERY - Enjoy cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and wellness shots packed with fruits, veggies, and superfoods for a clean, refreshing boost.
- San Diego: Mary’s Salads - Build-your-own and signature salads featuring crisp greens, colorful veggies, and protein add-ons for a satisfying, sunny-day meal.
- San Juan: Lanas Healthy Bistro & Juice Bar - Here, there are fresh juices, power bowls, and light, wholesome plates. Simple has never been this awesome.
- Portland: Moberi - A favorite in the neighborhood for smoothie bowls, oatmeal, and superfood drinks that fit every active lifestyle.
- Los Angeles: Naturewell Juice - Vibrant juices, smoothies, and wellness shots made from the freshest produce every day.
- Charlotte: Palm Berries - Açaí and smoothie bowls layered with fresh fruit, granola, and nutrient-dense toppings.
- Wilmington: Playa Bowls - Beach-inspired favorites like açaí, pitaya, and coconut bowls topped with exciting fruits, nut butters, and crunchy granola. Vacation mode on!
- Orange County: Protein Lab - Performance-focused shakes, bowls, and wraps crafted around high-quality protein, fresh produce, and functional add-ins.
- Monterey: Terra Superfoods - Superfood-forward smoothies, bowls, and snacks featuring nutrient-dense ingredients and coastal California produce.
- Sayville: The Greenery - Fresh salads, bowls, and light plates that spotlight crisp veggies, thoughtful toppings, and bright, house-made dressings.
- Salt Lake City: The Protein Foundry - High-protein waffles, bowls, and smoothies engineered to fuel your workouts and work week.
- Newport Beach: Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice - Juices, the California-cool-style!
- Louisville: Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen - Chef-crafted salads, soups, and grain bowls that feature hearty greens, local ingredients, and signature vinaigrettes.
- Palo Alto: World Wrapps - World-class wraps, bowls, and lettuce cups with fresh veggies, lean proteins, and bold flavors.
“Eating well shouldn’t mean giving up the flavors you love,” stated Ruth Isenstadt, a representative of DoorDash. “These restaurants show how local entrepreneurs are meeting customers where they are with meals that are fresh, satisfying, and designed for real life — whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch between meetings or easing into healthier habits in the new year. We’re proud to help shine a spotlight on the small businesses behind these big trends.”
Protein shake is the star!
Meanwhile, along with that list, DoorDash also revealed the growth in the sales of protein shakes amongst consumers, which is following a whopping 93 percent year-over-year!
This only goes to show consumers are picking food choices without the hassles of preparations.