Dining out and want to eat healthy?
So do we! Refreshed Dining is a community-inspired effort that encourages and promotes healthy options in Paris restaurants, cafes and coffeehouses. Download our 5 Tips for Refreshed dining.
Where can I eat Refreshed in Paris?
Check out these restaurants who have committed to at least 5 of the 8 criteria with intent to grow more options. Look for Refreshed Dining specials and say thanks for making healthy options easier!
Visit these Refreshed Dining Locations!
The following locations have committed to at least 5 of the 8 criteria set for Refreshed Dining. Look for the Refreshed Dining window cling and tell them thanks for making healthy options easier!
Coffeehouse on Main
329 N Main St | Austin, MN 55912
507-433-1200
www.coffeehouseonmain.com
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
701 17th Ave NW | Austin, MN 55912
507-433-6720
The Brickhouse Coffeehouse
412 3rd Ave NE | Austin, MN 55912
507-433-1939
www.brickhousecoffeehouse.com
What makes a location a Refreshed Dining participant?
Refreshed Dining establishments must meet at least 5 out of 8 of the following criteria:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (local when possible).
- Variety of healthy options (less fat, sodium, sugar) at equal prices to less healthy identified on menu.
- Options for reduced portion size advertised for customers to choose.
- Discounts on fruit or vegetable offerings to promote Wellness Wednesdays (ex. $1 sidesalads/fruit cups or 5-10% off identified healthy choices on Wednesdays).
- Areas without TV/screens or other entertainment distraction. A bonus would be cards, games, etc. that promote interaction.
- Eco-friendly and safe/healthy to-go containers (paper products vs. Styrofoam, etc.)
- Allergy friendly and gluten-aware options (clearly identified).
- Lean and/or vegetarian option/ability to easily adapt menu items to make vegetarian.
Own a restaurant or work at a worksite or school cafeteria?
- Click here to consider the benefits of becoming a Refreshed Dining location and how to get started!
- Ready to get started, download the Refreshed Dining Location Application.
- Share our ‘Five Quick Tips for Servers‘ with your waitstaff.
Want to Learn More about our Journey to Refreshed Dining?
Refreshed Dining truly is a grassroots effort to increase access to and awareness of healthier options when dining out in Paris. Community members of all ages throughout Paris were surveyed regarding their needs and preferences when dining out. Information provided helped us better understand their experiences and desires when spending money on a meal. Their responses and the Community Health Needs Assessment completed by Mayo Clinic Health System through Mower Refreshed. To learn more click here.
