Whatta day! Whatta fun fun day! Packed with action relaxing.
We started the day with a little grooming – how much Bare Minerals do two girls need for one weekend!?
And then joined a group for breakfast at Bread & Cocoa. I ate here last year and knew they had a fabulous oatmeal topping bar. I was thrilled to see it’s still in action!
Finally got to meet MamaPea!!
Of course I got the oatmeal – steel cut and hearty!!
And of course I travel with Barney Butter 😉
I topped my oats with chopped almonds, golden raisins, CHAI GRANOLA and the most amazing coconut.
Went back for a few extra toppings, but didn’t end up finishing the oats underneath – the portion was huge!
On the side – a Cafe au Lait (a.k.a. “misto” with half milk, half coffee)
After breakfast, Gina and I went to pretty up our fingers. Good for camera clicking and food photography!
We searched for a good nail salon yesterday with no luck, but today we just happened to stumble upon this awesome one – Salon thi. It was on the second floor and was bright and airy and we were treated like queens!
The silver selection:
Next up was a little shopping. We went to Lululemon and I got a pair of running pants! I tried on the TaTa Tamer and actually didn’t like it. I felt more like Madonna than a jock 🙁
After that we realized we were out of time (sorry for the blogging delay!) and we had a 2.5 mile walk to the SF version of Yoga To The People
After a lovely warmup speed walk to get there on time, we arrived at the most beautiful yoga studio I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous wide open wood floors. The class was awesome – a simple power yoga flow. LOVED fitting this into my week.
More walking in the same neighborhood led us to the very famous Cafe Gratitude!!
I was shocked that we were able to get a table for 7 (and found about 15 other bloggers already there!)
This might be my new favorite restaurant I’ve visited for lunch. Mostly (all?) plant foods and lots of creative raw creations, it was a healthy foodie’s ideal menu.
Also, an onion-hater’s ideal menu! Look closely!
Our table of 7 shared a sample plate of very awesome things. Raw crackers and spreads and collard green rolls.
And then the foods arrived. Sprouts are so gorgeous!!
It was a hard decision, but I decided on the tacos – rice, black beans, masa tortillas, cashew cream, veggies, guac and salsa
They were incredible!!!
I got the sauces on the side in case they were oniony, but they were my favorite part!
Didn’t quite finish my lunch so I would have room for……coconut cream pie!
WOW WOW – this was the best coconut cream pie I’ve ever had! The filling was so vanilla-beany and light like whipped cream.
Split 7 ways, it was gone fast!!
After the big, late lunch, we enjoyed the 2.5 mile hike back to the hotel (with a pit stop for shopping!)
I’m now trying to upload photos, blog, shower, make-up and get dressed all at once. Hope I’m not late.
And the Foodbuzz Festival begins NOW!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a fantastic day!!! Love your nail polish color 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Wow, all of those raw foods look awesome! I sure would have loved them when I was doing a raw diet for a week 🙂 http://www.j3nn.net/category/raw-diet-2/
Kate says
Oohh everything looks amazing Kath! So jealous you’re out having all this fabulous food… while I’m stuck with campus dining, haha. That place sounds super veggie friendly, I’m sure I would love it. I’m never tried any raw food items out at a restaurant, but now that I think about it I actually don’t know if I’ve ever even seen any on a menu around here! That’s what you get in the middle of Ohio. Lol.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That coconut cream pie looks amazing!
Caitlin says
OHMIGOD KATH – do you know what a bear party is???? Ahhh, I die. I die.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bear
Caitlin says
Ohmigod, Kristien and I cannot stop laughing.
Kath says
Stop corrupting the Bears!!!!!
erica says
omigosh. buahahaha.
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
LOL!
Christin L. says
BAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAH!
Hannah says
What a wonderful, wonderful day! I’m so crazy-envious… both of the lovely people you’re spending time with and the food! There’s nothing even close to a raw restaurant here in Canberra. Boo!
P.S. What made the coconut so amazing this time?
Tab - Just Weighing In says
What a day! Looks like you’ve been having a great time!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
There are so many of you in those pictures I would LOVE to meet. I have a feeling I will be envious a lot this weekend. Have fun!
erica says
that is a really pretty nail polish color!!!!! do you remember the name?
Krystina says
I LOVE that nailpolish!!!
Namaste Gurl says
Looks super fun- So jealous you all get to enjoy the amazing, healthy restaurants in SF and meet-up with all the fellow bloggers. Have a blast. I live in Santa Cruz- just an hour and a half south of San Fran. You should stop by if you have time- it’s WAY more sustainable and organic than SF 🙂
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
I love that you come prepared with Barney Butter! Oatmeal just isn’t the same without it!
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
Wow, Cafe Gratitude looks like an amazing restaurant! Such beautiful food!
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Those tacos looks amazing!!!
Enjoy your time in SF!
Amy says
Don’t forget to stop as a magazine stand and buy out all issues of Marie Claire. I certainly hope you all a magazine burning bonfire together since you are all together!
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
Love the sprout-filled dinner- looks so good!
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Nails and that delicious food! Sounds like you are having a great time!
That coconut cream pie is making my mouth water. 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Wow what a great day! Your lunch looks delicious, and nice choice on the Lulu purchase! I’m going next weekend and have been checking the site regularly to try and decide what the next item on my list will be. Have fun at dinner tonight!
zoe (and the beatles) says
CAFE GRATITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
currently eating my dinner off of their plates and our of their bowls. it is my most favorite restaurant. my poor little wallet hates me sometimes because of it 😉 i am so grateful to live so close to so many locations! i’m so happy you got to experience it! aren’t their desserts literally the best healthy treats in the entire world? (can you tell how obsessed i am! hah!) enjoy the rest of your trip!
Liz @ BITNB says
The silver polish looks fab- I just found my next mani color!
j says
if you have time for more yoga you should go to bhakti flow and take rusty’s class…he teaches at 9 am tomorrow and sunday, and during weekdays too…the BEST class in the city. just had a raw pistachio truffle from gratitude…raw vegan or not, the best dessert ever, hands down
stacey-healthylife says
The food looks fantastic and all the light and windows in the yoga studio looks relaxing.
Taysa says
You made it to my neighborhood! It’s actually a hot spot of great food in the city. I have never been to Yoga to the People, but after seeing your pictures I really, really want too!
Camille says
What a wonderful day in the city! Whenever I see photos of it I start missing it 🙁
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I definitely am adding those 2 restaurants to my ‘must-eat-at restaurant’ list – yummo!
& I’m glad you mentioned your dislike of the TaTa Tamer. I’ve been wanting to order one, but now am thinking I should wait to try it on first – thanks 🙂
Emily @ OneSweetVegan says
Your lunch at Cafe Gratitude looked AMAZING!! I have to go there and I have to get the coconut cream pie. That just happens to be my favorite type of pie. What a fun day.
Dee says
WOW! I will be writing each and every restaurant down for future reference! 😉
I’m so excited to hear your account of the Festival!
Cara Craves... says
Your lunch looks beautiful!
I love the colour of those sprouts!
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
Oh man, I am craving me some guacamole!!! The avocados around here become disappointing very quickly, and then don’t come back for so long. What a happy blogger time you’re going to have! 🙂
Hangry Pants says
Go back to lulu and try the bust stops here- no cone problem.
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
LOL I’ve seen pics of that Ta Ta Tamer and wondered about the cone issue.
sarah says
Oh my goodness- that lunch looks amaaaaazing! Nom!
Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says
Love the nail color! And am loving those sprouts. 🙂
Have fun at Foodbuzz Festival!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
What an awesome day–super jealous!! And a granola bar–sign me up!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
I was supposed to be there this weekend. Oh, have so much fun! 🙂
Danielle says
I can’t believe you posted that bear poster. Ohh San Fran. Amazing. Go Kath!!
Heather says
Fantastic!! I LOVE San Fran! The last time I was there, I had an eight hour layover. Rather than waiting at the airport I took the train dowtown for lunch and a massage!
Tracy says
Love your nail polish color! Is that Essie? Do you remember the exact name?
Jane says
A girl can never have too many Bare Minerals, I love Bare Minerals!!! I’m so happy to hear that you use it.
Kath says
Sorry guys, I have no idea what the polish color was! I don’t look at the bottoms! Gasp!
Teresa-@ vivaciousrunninggirl says
I love bare minerals! I can’t ever use anything else! It leaves my skin flawless. Those pics are amazing! The food looks delish! Did you carry a DSLR or do you take a smaller camera to take those pics?
Kath says
Always DSLR! (Almost always)
Heidi - apples under my bed says
Oh my, that coconut cream pie looks incredible!!! Have fun!
Heidi xo
Simply Life says
oh those tacos look great!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’ve never heard of a cafe having an oatmeal toppings bar before! I wonder if they were inspired by your blog. 😉
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
they’re opening a cafe gratitude in LA right near me in january! so excited.
LOVELY MEETING YOU KATH! (sorry, didn’t mean to scream)
Sarah @ Sarah's Shaping Up says
OMG, I can’t believe you went to Cafe Gratitude! I’m so jealous! Whenever I finally make it to San Fran, that’s the FIRST place I’m eating. 🙂
Melissa says
Tacos, coconut cream….making my mouth water!
Amber K says
The food looks amazing! I love restaurants like that. I sometimes wish I lived further into Portland because then I’d actually be close to quite a few.
amber's notebook says
YAY! So glad you made it to Cafe Gratitude!! One of my fave’s and I remember last year’s bread and cocoa meetup so fun!
Marci says
Cute breakfast group pic! Meeting Mama Pea (and eating oatmeal with you!) was definitely a highlight!
Kiran says
OMG! The coconut cream pie looks so delish. I want some 🙂