Vegan restaurant where everything is locally grown and organic. Everything made from scratch in house. Offers individual items or combo meals. Makes fresh soup each day and customized desserts without using processed sugar. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:00pm, Sat 11:00am-4:00pm. Open for desert only 2-6pm Mon and Thurs.
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2405 Capitol Ste 103 (at The Galleria Civic Center Square), Fresno, California, USA, 93721
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48 Reviews
First Review by catbone
ScottCline
Points +3156
Delicious - Edit
My first foray into raw vegan food. I had the Caribbean tacos and the Veggie Pizza. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly.
Read morePros: All vegan, all raw., Big portions
Cons: Location in downtown. Gets quiet after 5
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Lilnag
Points +52
Nutri-licious! - Edit
We have been here twice now, both amazing food experiences. The food is tasty, fresh, imaginative, and you can feel your body thanking you for eating such nutrition-packed food. Everything we tried was delicious, and we got green smoothies with our meals which were great and generous in size. The dessert bites were the perfect end to the meals, although we did end up buying more crackers and hummus to take home for later!
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ShirleyCarter
Points +18
Amazeballs!!! - Edit
Finding ways to visit Fresno, even though it's over an hour away, just to visit Raw Fresno.
Read morePros: Reasonably priced.
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JameishaNicholeBlue
Points +22
What’s not to love?? - Edit
I can’t believe I’m barely writing a review on this place since I’ve been coming here for a few years now but wow, 5,000 stars! Even as a junk food vegan Im obsessed with the raw healthy food here because it’s so damn tasty. Not to mention the owner is amazing!
Read morePros: Large portions, Very clean, Friendly staff
Cons: None, Nope, Literally none
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Doggiedoc
Points +132
Simply amazing. - Edit
This was such a gem! The food was amazing and full of nutrients. The restaurant is pristinely clean and Chef Naomi was so warm, friendly and helpful. It was overall such a positive experience. I had originally hesitated to stop as I’m traveling with small kids, but they were also both very happy with their smoothies and “pbj”- which is actually chock full of nutrition. Go here!
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GeorgeR
Points +96
A Great Surprise! - Edit
I was on a business trip to Fresno and didn't expect to find such a gem. Wow - this would be a great restaurant in any city, so if you are in Fresno, you should go here!
Read moreWe ate here twice and our first experience was mixed. The food was wonderful, the portions perfect, but there was only one person working - she was a bit overwhelmed, and was running out of food. It seemed like an unusual situation, and she was apologetic about the time to get things and the fact that some items were unavailable. But, it was well worth the wait. Our tacos and vegan burgers were wonderful! I want the recipes!! We then ordered a couple of salads to go which we enjoyed the next day for lunch. They held up fine in our hotel fridge, and nothing got too soggy - the flavors were wonderful!!
We returned two days later for lunch, and there were three people working and service was prompt, and the food was just as wonderful.
If you haven't been to Raw Fresno - go there now. We had great meals and this has given me a reason to want to return to Fresno.
Pros: Wonderful food, Comfortable, casual atmosphere
Cons: Service can be slow
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GregoryBK
Points +26
Yummy 😋 - Edit
Friendly staff, delicious food!
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MorganAedanTazi
Points +30
Life-Alteringly delicious - Edit
I went and had the farmer’s market wrap, the marinated mushrooms, hummus & Krackers and the Caribbean taco. It was FREAKING DELICIOUS. I am in town for work for two weeks and let me tell you... I will be here daily. That good. And I am not a raw vegan. In fact, before Raw Fresno, I was skeptical of the raw foods... had only had raw deserts here and there. I will be smuggling home some food & sauces on the plane for sure.
Read morePS - if you’re traveling, they’ll make you breakfast, lunch and dinner within your per diem for you to pick up! And they deliver!!!
Pros: 100% vegan, Raw, Plenty of parking!
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JacquiHH
Points +28
Delicious Food in Fresno - Edit
We had the pizza and the farmers wraps. Both tasted very good😄I totally recommend this place! As a vegan in Fresno I was searching for a vegan restaurant. That this is also raw vegan is amazing :)
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MyGreenTongue
Points +478
So Fresh and Delicious!! - Edit
Naomi was an utter delight to meet and her food is so great. We had chocolate chia pudding, farmers market wraps and pizza. So in love with the pizza 😍 All fresh and organic and so tasty. We grabbed some crackers and casheeze for our kings canyon hike. If we go back to Fresno we will definitely be going back to Naomi and her delicious food.
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Awake1234
Points +1454
Super awesome service - Edit
Staying at the hotel down the street and Naomi stayed open just for me to make it it. Awesome service!
Read morePros: Great staff, Great selection, Great tastes
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CeBo
Points +20
Best Raw Vegan Anywhere - Edit
I travel all across the world for a living and this place is by far my favorite. Since my first trip to Fresno in November of 2011 i haven’t eaten anywhere else. Chef Naomi makes the healthiest and tastiest food you have ever tasted and she’s so fun to sit and chat with and share knowledge with you. The Kale Caesar with beans and kraut are outstanding. I eat every meal of every day at raw Fresno when I am in town and it’s my favorite reason for visiting Fresno. Do not miss this place!!!
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MatthewVBogusz
Points +775
Yummy - Edit
It was recommended I order the day's special and it was vegtastic.
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ShannonBeamer
Points +15
Best of The Best - Edit
RAW Fresno put raw food in the map of my world. Tasty, classy and fresh food. I feel so amazing when I eat here. The downtown location means business, near the Civic Center means you never know who may walk in !! Classes and Food Truck Yummy for the Tummy
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tsubbass
Points +531
AMAZING!!! - Edit
This place is so good!! If you care about what you put in your body make this place a stop off. Amazing menu with loads of yummy options. Everything was super fresh and incredibly tasty 🙌🏽🌱 Chef Naomi and all the staff are so warm and welcoming. So happy to have found this place along my travels 🙂🙏🏽🌱
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VeronicaGuardadoPere
Points +18
Worth every bite - Edit
The best raw vegan gourmet burger I have ever had. Truly flavorful and fresh.
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SFRobbie
Points +1091
A Treasure in Fresno! - Edit
Just when you thought the Central Valley was in perpetual drought with vegan options, Raw Fresno comes to the rescue! Chef Naomi has been covering the town with her vegan food truck for many years, but the restaurant is only 6 months old and already packing a delicious punch. Everything is organic, raw, gluten free, sugar free, peanut free, and soy free, and almost everything is vegan (one of the drinks includes honey). Nothing on the menu is more than $8 which is insanely cheap for raw and organic cuisine. The menu is extensive and very creative and included some of the best raw food we've had. The Kale Caesar made my non-vegan mother in law say "I could eat like this everyday." The "Verger" patty was a wonderful combination of portobello, nuts and seeds that was "cooked" in a dehydrator and is much more substantial than most raw burgers. The collard green wrap was refreshing and full of flavor. For just $4 more you can add a small side, dessert bite, and a drink, including one of their amazing green smoothies. Naomi also offers a lunch meal plan and twice a month cooking and nutrition classes as well as take home prepared foods. The restaurant is in a building that hosts several other restaurants and has both its own dedicated seating area, and a shared common area. If you are going with someone who "has to" eat flesh, this is a great place to satisfy all parties because you can sit in one of the common tables and each order from the place you want. Thank you Naomi for keeping us happy and healthy!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-04-03
Pros: Amazing value for raw and organic, Super delicious and healthy, Easy parking and great space
Cons: Uses honey in one drink so not fully vegan
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Arlovegan
Points +293
Cooked beans - Edit
Happy to discover this gem. They do have 1 item (Caesar salad) which has cooked beans on it and is absolutely delicious.
Read moreNice to see that Fresno is finally starting to get with the plot.
Pros: tasty, nice clean well designed space , all organic and local
Cons: has honey in one drink item but is not made on sit
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lcstarship
Points +20
Loved this place! - Edit
We were passing through town and luckily found this place on happy cow. It was early in the morning and we were surprised they were open. The owner was so nice and welcoming. Everything we had was delicious. We’ll definitely be back when in the area.
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NicoCrisafulli
Points +22
Vegan fare done right - Edit
Beautifully prepared and delicious fresh fare. I love this place! Get the Caribbean tacos. You don't even need to be vegan to enjoy it. As long as you respect your body you will have a great meal.
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catbone
Points +574
This Is The BEST PLACE To Be On Friday Nights! - Edit
Chef Naomi is the best! Not only is her specialized Cuisine the most delicious Raw Food I've tasted, but the entree portions are just what your appetite craves. And that makes the meals at Raw Fresno a great find within the Raw Foods World.
Read moreMy husband and I have eaten in many Raw Food Restaurants, stores, pick-up counters and we have even taken Raw Food cooking classes. From San Diego to Sacramento, we have canvassed the Raw Food Circles in California... and Chef Naomi at Raw Fresno is the clear winner in our minds.
We happily found Raw Fresno on the HC app. I went to her website to look at the menu. That was the first nod approval she got from me. Chef Naomi's website is fantastic. It's clear, easy to read, with solid user logic dictating the flow of her Web Pages. I had absolutely no difficulty negotiating the site and could easily place my order. I sent a comment via the Order Page and got a timely text response from Chef Naomi.
So, be reassured it is my every intention to become a Raw Fresno "Veteran" quickly. We not only had dinner at Raw Fresno last night in the fabulous Gazebo Gardens, but we are excited to learn that once a month the Gazebo Gardens hosts a food truck night. So, we will be eating more of Chef Naomi's excellent cusine tonight.
The only problem we have ever experienced in our raw food journey throughout California is the cost. Because of the usually tiny, sometimes microscopic portions doled out in the Raw Food Circles, we simply run out of money. That means we can't afford to eat it very often. What happens with us is we have to buy 2-3 entrees for each of us. That's a total of 4-6 entrees for one dinner for two. Then, we're still hungry and go to a market or restaurant for something else to eat on top of that. That's a lot of time and money to invest for one meal.
But, Raw Fresno's portions are just the right size for us. We placed our usual 5-item order to share. Not only did it fill us up with good-tasting healthy food, each of us had left-over entrees for lunch the next day. Now that's a first for us!
We both loved the collard-wrap sandwich. I think it was my favorite entree and my husband was quick to agree that it was also pretty filling when we shared it. We can't decide which we liked better: The gorgeous tostado with the Chia seed "cracker" on the bottom (which was fantastic), or the beautifully large 2-taco entree. I'm big on Mexican flavors and the tacos tasted so authentic that I will definitely order this one again.
If you are looking for a healthy entree that almost makes you vibrate with good health while you eat it, then try the sprouted Lentil Salad. Don't let its smaller size fool you, it's impressive how it makes you feel once you've eaten it.
I was almost disappointed when they did not have the sweet, open-faced breakfast sandwich last night. But, they substituted the Happy Tummy Cheesecake. We ate that first and that really did make our tummies happy!
The Kombucha beverages were all so outstanding. My favorite was the Cherry and my husband thought the Strawberry was best. The Pomegranate is on my list for tonight and I wouldn't be surprised if my husband can't decide between two Kombuchas and orders them both. These are the BEST kombuchas we've ever tasted... Surpassing even the ones we've had on tap.
Anyone who has read enough of my reviews knows by now I feel a strong sense of responsibility to our HC members to "tell the truth"... Not just positive "Fluff." I've been forced to report in some reviews, places I thought were a complete waste of our traveling time and precious dollars... And also places we will never return. So when I say, "This is the very BEST Raw Food you can buy, I sincerely mean it!" That opinion stems from our 15 years of constant meals-on-the-road.
But, come and see for yourself. Come often and be sure to make it a point to meet the woman behind this amazing Raw Food Experience, Chef Naomi. She alone will surely win your confidence... even before you take your first bite!
Come on a Friday night when their food truck is at the Gazebo Gardens. On Friday nights you are in for an unfathomable and delicious treat. Every one of your senses will scream in ecstacy and delight as you are consumed by the soulful music of the live band and the gorgeous scenic gardens of the Gazebo... It is just brimming with the live fresh environment that is the perfect setting for your Raw Fresno cuisine.
Try to arrive early at the Gazebo Gardens when they open at 5pm because parking can be difficult. You also might not get a seat at one of the center picnic tables that is within ear-shot of the live band. You don't want to cheat yourself out of the full dining experience at this amazing outdoor Beer Gardens. Once you come, I'm sure you'll want be here every Friday Night.
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