Blue Lemon Cafe and Bistro
By Courtney Buell
Photography by Cody Buell
Blue Lemon Cafe isn’t the first restaurant built around the idea that fresh, wholesome food can come at affordable prices, but it’s definitely one of the coolest. Add up the sleek minimalist decor, freshness of ingredients (literally no freezer in the kitchen), and an innovative variety of both vegetarian and meat-centric dishes, and you’ve got a one-stop shop for all your health-conscious culinary curiosities.
The veggie lasagna is packed with grilled onions, mushrooms and artichokes and topped with alfredo. The “fiery fish tacos fajita-style” are grilled up with salmon, shrimp, peppers and onions with a side of cabbage slaw, plus a sweet ‘n spicy honey chipotle sauce for dipping—though the quality of the tasty meat rendered it hardly necessary.
Entrees can be upgraded with yummy sides like crispy sweet potato fries with southwest fry sauce, hummus with pita wedges or couscous salad. Your standard soda steps aside for natural options from Blue Sky Sodas (try the cherry vanilla). Even if you’re eating healthy, there’s always room for dessert. Don’t miss out on the beautiful pastries placed strategically near the register.
Next door at Blue Lemon Bistro, there’s an entire menu of hot and cold coffee and tea options, as well as sandwiches and delicious-sounding creme freezes—making it a perfect spot for lunch. And if you still want more from Blue Lemon, look into its demonstration kitchen where local chefs make appearances several times per month. We think there’s even a class on chocolate coming up soon….
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Blue Lemon Cafe
11073 N. Alpine Highway
Highland, Utah
(801) 756-7993
www.bluelemonutah.com
May 11th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I love Blue Lemon. …just wish I were closer. I think their salads are so yummy and they serve some of the best lettuce/salad greens in Utah (is that chessy to say?) You know what I mean though? Like the lettuce is so fresh and properly cleaned?
They’ve also got cupcakes! I loved the Raspberry Lemonade flavor.
May 11th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
ohhh that sounds yummy another one for th list
May 12th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Definetely one of my favorite eating places. I have been there several times already. It is worth the drive!
May 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am
it really is delicious!