Tao Natural Foods Cafe
Whole. Simple. Yummy.
Promoting Health and Wellness Since 1968.
Menu:
Breakfast Basics
Served until 11 weekdays; Served all day weekends
Multigrain Waffle (V) ........................................... 6. 50
Tao organic batter with two types of oats, millet, flaxseed, sunflower seeds and coconut milk. Topped with fresh organic fruit, walnuts (toasted or raw) and real maple syrup Add 1.25 for extra maple
Old fashioned Organic Oatmeal (V) ..................... 5.25
Rolled and steel-cut oats with millet, flaxseed and sunflower seeds. Served with raisins, yogurt, and maple syrup. Choice of rice or soy milk
Organic Yogurt Parfait ........................................ 5. 50
Generous Layers of granola, yogurt and fresh organic fruit
Cup o' Fruit n' Yogurt .......................................... 5. 25
Organic Granola (V) ............................................. 4.50
Hearty toasted oats, raisins and slivered almonds with choice of rice or soymilk
Cup o' fresh organic fruit ................................... 4.50
Cup o' yogurt 3.00
2 slices of toast .................................................. 1.75
Whole grain or Honey Wheat with Organic butter upon request. (V) Pumpernickel with dairyfree spread
Add organic peanut Butter or Jam ..1.00
Stimulating Beverages
Organic Fair Trade French Press Coffee .. Small 2.50
Ask for the current selection beans ground to order! Large 4.00
Cold Press Coffee with choice of rice, soy or dairy . 2.50
Hot Organic Tea ................................................... 2.00
Assorted varieties of loose leaf teas and tisanes
Hot Organic Cocoa .............................................. 2.00
Iced Organic Lemonade 2.50
Iced tea ................................................................. 2.25
Big glass of Refreshing organic mint and powder gun green tea blend
Mint green tea smoothie ....................................... 5.00
Banana, organic mint green tea, fresh mint, almond milk, vanilla
Add scoop of organic vanilla ice cream for 1.00
Create your own smoothie ................................... 4.75
A blend of organic apple cider, banana, and your choice of two of the following: strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, pineapple
The fortifier ........................................................ 7.00 Veggie and flax oil (or ground) ?? Faux Chocolate
*Smoothie boosters ................................. .90 ea Add Spirulina, wheat germ, soy protein, peanut butter, bee pollen, flax or yogurt
Fresh squeezed juice blends 12 oz.
The ACME .............................................................. 5.50 Carrot, beet, apple, lemon, ginger
U.S. Defender ....................................................... 5.25 Carrot, ginger, orange, beet
Verdant Delight ................................................... 5.00 Cucumber, spinach, celery, parsley
Jade Splendor ...................................................... 5.25 Pear, parsley, lemon
Mojo Musterer ..................................................... 5.50 Pineapple, orange, lemon, ginger
Create Your Own Juice Choose your combo of Apple, carrot and/or grapefruit ....... 4. 75
Or orange, pear and/or pineapple .................................. 5.25
Straight Carrot $4 Apple $4 Orange $5 grapefruit...$5
*Juice boosters ........................................... 0.45 ea. Beet, celery, cucumber, ginger, garlic, lemon, parsley, spinach
Tao Specialty Smoothies 24 oz.
Breakfast Bounce ................................................ 5.50 Banana, soymilk, cold pressed coffee, peanut butter, wheat germ
Free radical raider ............................................... 5.50 Banana, strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, almond milk
Muscle mania ........................................................ 5.50 Banana, peanut butter, soy protein, maple syrup, vanilla, almond milk
Island buzz ........................................................... 5.25 Banana, pineapple, coconut milk, bee pollen, vanilla, almond milk
Toxin rocker ......................................................... 5.00 Banana, blueberry, spirulina, yogurt, soy milk
Satisfying Sandwiches
madeto-order goodness served with organic tortilla chips & choice of toasted organic multigrain, organic honey wheat or wedge-bakery pumpernickel (V).
* substitute an organic baby green field salad for chips 2.00
Avocado (V) .......................................................... 5.50 Thinly sliced avocado with tomato, sprouts and mayo or vegan spread
Add Swiss, cheddar or pepper jack cheese 1.00 a slice
Make it a true avocado experience by adding guacamole spread for 1.25 !
Chilled or grilled Organic Cheese ....................... 5. 95 Choice of cheddar, pepper jack or Swiss, served with sprouts, tomato and mayo
Minnesota Free range organic egg salad ............. 6. 25 Just like mom used to make! Served with tomato, sprouts and mayo
Grilled Organic Tofu (V) ...................................... 6. 25 Thick slices of tamari/sesame seasoned tofu grilled to perfection. Topped with tomato, sprouts and mayo or vegan spread
Veggie burger ....................................................... 6.50 grilled Portobello/parmesan/brown rice patty topped with tomato, sprouts and mayo
Make it a melt with organic cheese and onions for 1 .25!
Organic Tempeh (V) ............................................... 7.00 Whole bean soy patty cultured with millet, brown rice and barley packed with 17g of protein! Sesame/Tamari seasoned, grilled and topped with tomato, sprouts and mayo or vegan spread
Taro root burger (V) 7.50 Gluten free and direct from Maui ! A nourishing grilled soft patty made of taro, luau leaf, sunflower seed, flax and vegetables! topped with tomato, sprouts and mayo or vegan spread
Add cheese 1.00
Tempeh Reuben ..................................................... 8.00 Tasty as the original - only healthier! Grilled tempeh patty served with melted Organic Swiss and organic sauerkraut on pumpernickel, with a side of Annie's thousand island dressing
Salmon salad ........................................................ 7.75 Low to no mercury Chinook from sustainable Alaskan fisheries, mixed with lemon, white pepper, minced leek greens and celery leaf
*please allow 15 to 20 minutes for cooked sandwich preparation.
Wonderful Wraps
organic whole wheat tortillas served with organic corn chips
*substitute an organic baby green field salad instead of chips 2.00
*add tofu or tempeh 2.25Mediterranean Mild (V) ......................................... 7.00 Filled with specialty Tao blend hummus, tomato, onion, sprouts, cucumber and your choice of toasted sesame or olive oil
Southwest Spicy (V) ................................................ 7.00 With brown rice, guacamole, black beans, onions, sprouts, Jalapeno, hot sesame oil and homemade salsa
Quesadilla with Minnesota Chevre ........................ 9.25 Organic and local cheese blend, tomato, onion, black beans, rice, guacamole and salsa. Hot or Mild -- big enough to share!
Soups from Scratch Fresh organic soups made daily with organic baguette Cup 4.00 Bowl 5.25
Or try gluten-free homemade flax bread or crackers (when available)Quintessential Combos
Soup and sandwich combo .................................... 5.75 Cup of soup and choice of ½ sandwich.-
Choose from the following sandwiches: Avocado, cheese or egg salad
Add 1.00 for Tuna Salad, Add 1.50 for Salmon Salad
Soup and salad combo .......................................... 5.50
Cup of soup and organic mixed greens topped with tomato, onion and sprouts
*Make it a bowl of soup for 1.00
Signature Salads with flax bread or Tao crackers, choice of Annie's goddess, ranch, thousand island or house balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Supreme Green ..7 .50 Organic mixed greens topped with bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, onion and tomato
Warm Garden Salad with Swiss and Sunflower Seeds 8.25 Served with a generous portion of steamed veggies on a bed of mixed baby greens
Seasonal Sensation .............................................. 8.50 Ask for the current mix of fruit, greens, nuts or seeds, vegetables and possibly cheese (with homemade dressing)
The Doozie ............................................................ 9.00 A house favorite! Organic mixed greens topped with brown rice, black beans, tomatoes, onions, sprouts, hummus, guacamole, balsamic vinegar and Annie's goddess dressing! Whew .
Veggie Plates - macrobiotic
Veggie rice plate (V) .............................................. 7 .75 Fresh mix of organic steamed veggies served on a bed of short grain pearl brown rice
Avocado rice plate (V) .......................................... 6.75 A meal of legend! Sliced avocado, tomato and raw onion on a bed of our signature brown rice served with spicy or toasted sesame oil
Toppings for either veggie plate above:
add black beans .80 add flax oil .90 add tofu 2.00 Raw-Options Phyto nutrient packed living food to replenish your enzymes! Ask for these special selections (only available after 3:30 p.m.)
Side dishes
Cup of rice or beans ............................................. 1.50
Side of steamed veggies ...................................... 3.75
Organic Chips and Homemade Salsa .................. 3.50
Tao Hummus with cucumber and pita ................. 4.00
Side of baby greens and dressing ........................ 3.00
Extras and Sides
Organic Cheese ...................................... .1.00
Cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack,Goat Cheese .... 1.50
Hummus ................................................................. 2.25
Guacamole ............................................................. 2.25
Tofu, Tempeh ................................................ 2.00/2.50
Avocado ................................................................ 1.50
Homemade Salsa .. . ...1.25
Black Beans or Toasted Nori ............................... .80
Flax oil ................................................................... .90
Thinking About Dessert?
Two Scoops of Organic vanilla ice cream w/ fresh fruit 3.75
Add walnuts . .1.00
Definitions:
Tao: the basic, eternal principle of the universe that transcends reality and is the source of being, non-being, equilibrium and change; a philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple, honest life and non - interference with the course of natural events
Foods: Organic material containing or consisting of essential body nutrients -- such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals -- that is consumed by an organism to produce energy, stimulate growth, and maintain life.
Café: A small and informal neighborhood establishment serving various refreshments and meals.