Here is a compiled list of some of the restaurants I visited while studying abroad that had some of the most amazing menus I’ve seen for all dietary needs.
*Photos in this Doc are from Trip Advisor*
I studied abroad for myJunior Year fall semester of college (2018). I lived in Florence Italy and made some friends that are going to be lifelong. It was such an incredible experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity togo. My friends and I cooked a lot, tried many different restaurants and styles of food all around Europe. From Pear Gnocchi in Florence to Paella in Barcelona to Stroop waffles in Amsterdam. There is such a variety of food to try and I recommend being bold and trying new things. Here I have compiled a list of some of my favorite restaurants we found while traveling around (just so happens most are brunch. If you know me this isn’t a surprise.) These have many clean –plant-based options. Although I didn’t eat perfectly “clean” the entire time I was abroad, I think finding a balance is very important. If I knew we were going to have a busy day touring around a new city Avocado toast with a smoothie might be a better option than pancakes with syrup that are going to make me tired and less energized. Not to mention, these restaurants have a fantastic approach to making healthy foods so delicious (and IG worthy.)
Florence
Shake Café
Shake Café has a few locations around Florence. This was my go-to for a breakfast on the way to class or a smoothie after a workout. Everything on the menu is amazing, not to be dramatic.
– Via Cavour
– Via Del Corse
– Santa Maria Novella
Base V Juicery
My friends and I somehow always ended up here. “Where do you guys want to grab dinner?” – “The Juicery.” It was hands down the salad. We were obsessed – you can’t go wrong.
– Via Del Neri
Barcelona
Flax and Kale
I went to Barcelona twice over 2018 and both times I ate breakfast here almost every morning. I either ordered the avocado toast or the acai bowl – sometimes both.
– Carrer Dels Tallers
– Carrer De Sant Pere Mes Alt
Brunch and Cake
This restaurant has some wonderful options on their menu and some of the “prettiest” breakfast I’ve ever seen. 10/10 recommend their banana bread.
– Carrer d’Enric Grandados
Copenhagen
Madd and Kaffe
I would go back to CPH just to have brunch here again with my friends. It was such a fun experience. You get a piece of paper and circle everything that you would like on your board. So many options. Perfect portion sizes. Not to mention, such a cute and cozy place.
– Soender Boulevard 68
Lisbon
Augusto Lisboa
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We did eat here every morning we were in Lisbon (lol). It is that good. Amazing coffees, toasts and pancakes. On such a fun street too!
– RuaSanta Marinha No 26
Amsterdam
Ree7
I love the coffee here. It is so good and comes with a mini Stroop waffle on the side (so cute). Although there are so many healthy choices, I definitely would recommend splitting a milkshake with your friends. The coolest – ever.
– Reestraat 7
London
Farm Girl
Again, can’t go wrong with coffee here. There are a few locations around London and it’s definitely worth swinging by the one closest to you.
– Notting Hill
– Chelsea
– Soho
