Thrive Cafe

HeartBeet Organic Superfoods Cafe (formerly Thrive Cafe) is a restaurant in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle, Washington in the United States. It serves foods that are organic, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.[1] Its lunch and dinner offerings include a high-percentage of raw foods.

History

The entrance to Thrive Cafe in 2014
The interior of Thrive Cafe
Workers serving customers and preparing food
Entrance and interior of Thrive Cafe in 2014

Thrive Cafe was opened on December 17, 2008 by Monika Kinsman, a Seattle native. It is currently in the process of raising funds to expand its business to open several additional locations in the Puget Sound area. The name is registered as a trademark by Minerva Organics LLC, a Washington State Limited Liability Company.[2][3]

In July 2012, the cafe was burglarized: the loss of computers and business equipment having a "significant impact" on the business, according to the owner.[4]

In 2013, Thrive hosted the "Fresh Film and Speaker Series" at Central Cinema.[5]

Recognition

Thrive Cafe won the online poll for "Best Healthy Lunch" in 2011 in the annual "Best of" poll, promoted by Evening Magazine in Seattle.[6]

In 2013, it was featured in an article in USA Today, "10 Great Places Where Vegetarians Don't Sacrifice Flavor".[7]

In 2016, in won the online poll for "Best Gluten Free" in 2016 in the annual "Best of" poll, promoted by Evening Magazine in Seattle.

Notes

  1. ↑ Berson, Misha (November 18, 2010). "Thrive Cafe: delectable fare, and not just for vegans". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  2. ↑ "Thrive". Trademarkia.com. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  3. ↑ "THRIVE - Trademark Details". JUSTIA Trademarks. Justia. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  4. ↑ "Burglary leaves local organic cafe in need of help". Roosiehood: The Roosevelt Neighborhood News. July 8, 2012. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  5. ↑ Elliott, Gwendolyn (November 18, 2013). "Thrive's Fresh Film Series: Gone Too Soon". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  6. ↑ "Thrive Cafe". Best.King5.com. KING-TV. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  7. ↑ Bleiberg, Larry (September 10, 2013). "10 Great Places Where Vegetarians Don't Sacrifice Flavor". USA Today. Retrieved 2015-04-15.

Further reading

  • Halimuddin, Sandi (June 17, 2012). "Raw-food revolution: beyond carrot sticks". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  • Mackenzie, Laura (December 28, 2013). "Enlightenment in a Bowl? Thrive Café". Break From The Burbs. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  • Morris, Leslie (February 5, 2014). "Seattle's Thrive Cafe". Triumph Dining Review. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  • Scher, Steve (February 24, 2011). "The Raw Food Movement". Weekday. KUOW-FM. Retrieved 2015-04-15.

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