The Natural Cafe - Newbury Park and Westlake Village

Several years ago I worked in downtown Ventura, where at least two times each week I would dine at The Natural Cafe on Main Street.  I could always count on healthy food that tasted good there.  This is no longer The Natural Cafe.

Then I changed jobs and worked in Westlake Village, where, lo and behold, there is another The Natural Cafe at 968 South Westlake Boulevard in the strip mall between Townsgate and Agoura Road.  I dined there periodically also.  Different crowd for sure than the more bohemian feeling Ventura location but the food is always consistent.  Phone is 805.449.0099.

The newest local The Natural Cafe is in Newbury Park at 1714 Newbury Road (805.498.0493) above Road Runner Sports.  I have been there a number of times and have not been disappointed.  The soups are always great and boy, if you want to feel like you are putting Premium Unleaded into your body, ya gotta go there!  Healthy stuff.  And tasty.  My kids don't seem to like the food there though.  Must be too healthy for their young chicken nugget leaning taste buds.  Recently I met a friend there and we both thoroughly enjoyed  the grilled cheese sandwiches and cream of asparagus soup at lunch.  Surprisingly good rendition of a basic grilled cheese sandwich.

An update (8/8/10): I visited TNC yesterday with a friend and ordered the daily special...a BBQ chicken salad with red pepper soup and bread. My friend ordered a sandwich. We both noted that everything was outstanding. The huge piece of bread was so moist and delicious it was almost like eating cake, the soup had an excellent taste and the salad was tasty to the last bite. These guys really NAIL making healthy food that TASTES GOOD!

Visit www.thenaturalcafe.com for a menu, more locations and other info.  Other local locations include 840 New Los Angeles Avenue, #A-2, Moorpark (805,.522.2016) and 2667 Tapo Canyon Road, Unit G, Simi Valley (805.527.2272).