A Healthy Alternative to Fast Food

   

     An interesting place to eat is a restaurant named Quarks American Bento. It is located downtown St.Cloud on 5th Ave. This is a place to go if you are looking for something light and healthy. The prices are reasonable too.

     Walking into Quarks you will see 6 big circles that help you decide what to order. If you've eaten at a Subway or Chipotle it's kind of the same principal. You choose your bottom and then add your protein, veggies and sauces. 

     

     Everything is fresh--all the veggies are not cooked but raw. At the end you get to add on sauces. The sauces are all very original and somewhat out of the ordinary so you can sample them first. The staff encourage you to add more than one if you want. (They also have traditional soy sauce.)

     This was my meal. I chose a Bowl, Quinoa and lots of veggies. I added Lemongrass/ginger sauce and a little soy sauce. I'm not too adventuress. (Is that a word?) I also did not add a meat or seafood protein. It was all very fresh and delicious! I enjoyed the color and textures.

     There is seating inside and also patio seating outside. Their hours are 10:30 am -8pm. They don't deliver but you can call ahead and they'll have it ready for you.

     Their phone # is 320-774-1289

     Website: QuarksAmericanBento.com