Paleo Happy Place: Chipotle

Very few things make me happier than the combination of guacamole, salsa, and seasoned meat. Chipotle is a Paleo lover's best friend. Ask for the salad, skip the beans in favor of fajita veggies, pick a meat, go for the salsas (leaving the corn one alone, of course), and add a heap of the green goddess. Yes, I did just call it that. In the Bay Area you'll pay nearly $9 for this, but it is oh-so-delicious.

Unfortunately, after a review of their website, Chipotle doesn't get the 100% Paleo stamp. They use soy bean oil to cook all meats. On the flip side, the meat they serve is a huge step above most convenience food places. Check out their website to see the current percentages of grass fed, humanely raised, and antibiotic and hormone free meats. Then go get yourself a salad, pronto.

Last Minute Paleo

I forgot my lunch today (luckily in the fridge) and needed to find a quick Paleo option. The cafeteria here at the office had no good entree options and the salad bar is sub par for even workplace cafeteria standards. I thought about Thai (really, this does not feel like a "diet" when curry is allowed) but didn't want to get in my car. My only other option was Specialty's Cafe.

I had low expectations, but was very pleasantly surprised! Minus the "splash of cream" in the soup, my meal is completely Paleo friendly. I wouldn't want to spend $8.10 daily, and the soups do rotate, but it's great to know this is available.




Medium Butternut squash soup, side of roasted chicken, and an apple for afternoon snack.

(The cookies smelled amazing, that much doesn't change, but I actually just enjoyed the aroma and had no desire to eat one.)


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Location:Dubuque Ave,South San Francisco,United States