Cafe Samana - Brookside's awesome healthy dining choice and Conscious Cafe
Yesterday I met girlfriends on Brookside for lunch at Cafe Samana, located at 3807 South Peoria Avenue where the Blue Moon Bakery use to be. My girlfriend Kalyn is vegan vegetarian, so finding a spot we can both enjoy is sometimes a challenge. Not at Cafe Samana - we enjoyed EVERYTHING we had. 
Boasting home cooking from organic and locally-grown ingredients, Cafe Samana also offers gluten-free menu items. Entrees are under $10, but there's no cap on taste!
Kalyn, Lindsay and I shared hummus and vegetables before lunch. Kalyn had the vegan bratwurst with Samana slaw (yum and made with bean sprouts); Lindsay had the roasted veggie sandwich; I had the chicken salad wrap with potato patties. We all shared a moist brownie for dessert.
Cafe Samana - Brookside's awesome healthy dining choice and Conscious Cafe
I was intrigued by their mission statement printed on their menu,
"We are dedicated to being a conscious cafe. What does that mean? Well, I'm happy you asked. We recycle & compost, which reduces our waste. We use post-consumer recycled to-go containers, which are also compostable. Nearly all of our plates, bowls, glasses, vases, napkins, tablecloths, chairs and tables were bought second-hand to reduce our consumption of resources. We buy locally-farmed produce & meats when possible. We NEVER have high fructose corn syrup, NSG, Styrofoam, growth hormones or antibiotics in our restaurant. Also, we do not have a microwave. All of our cheeses & meats are rBGH & antibiotic free."
Then, on their menu, they list their ingredients that are always organic - and it's a long list.
Cafe Samana is open for lunch Monday through Saturday 11am to 3pm, and for date night Friday, they remain open until 9pm.
I am going back next to try their asparagus that is wrapped in marinated chard with a lemon cashew sauce and stuffed mushrooms - baby bellas filled with spinach & tomato cream, parmesan and pecans. And after reading several online reviews, I'm going to try their soup of the day and another dessert.
Dining on Brookside will never disappoint you, and this locally-owned cafe has a lot going on that I want to support!
Originally Posted at: Midtown Tulsa Homes for Sale - Lori Cain
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Lori -- Looks like a very interesting place. Home cooking AND organic? That's a great combo. I like your statement about there being no cap on taste! Sounds like you really enjoyed it. I love to try different things. Never heard of lemon cashew sauce. I'd be giving that one the taste test!
Barbara, I already have lunch planned there next week with another girlfriend! The lemon cashew sauce DOES sound great!
Lori, Cafe Samana sounds like a terrific place. Locally owned and delicious is a fantastic combination....you've made me hungry!
Lori, both of my sisters went on the Skinny Bitch diet, which is basically vegan. So when we take my mom out for Mothers' Day, it gets pretty interesting. Maybe we should come to Tulsa for the next one!
Diane - I brought a menu home and have been salivating over it!
Patricia - we would love to have you in Tulsa anytime. Have not heard of the Skinny Bitch diet, but I would love to be one! :=)
Lori, Sounds like a very earth friendly place and yet offers real tasty food. Yes dining with people who are Vegan can be a challenge yet are more and more places are becoming aware of this type of diet and do offer selections on their menus.
Bon Appetite!
Gloria
Lori, yum..I am hungry and the foods sounds so delicious..I would love to try the asparagus dish...it is so good and good for you.
Lori, this is the type of cafe that every town needs. It would be easy to go vegetarian with this restaurant at hand. Sounds delicious!
Bon Appetite to you also, Gloria. Actually we have several local restaurants with vegan options. Tulsa also has the only Whole Foods Market in the state - isn't that interesting?
Rebecca - I know. Definitely having the asparagus next.
Kaathryn - I'm sure we'll be dining there often during our Lenten periods!