Ro is the best ! Her drinks are delicious and it's always good vibes in there. The set up is comfy and cute. Super healthy menu guilt free. Her menu is very creative compared to other nutrition shops. They can't keep up with her. Also the protein donuts are amazing and always delicious very soft and fresh.
Vegan Restaurant
The Parks Cafe
· $$$$ · lakeside · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Ro is the best ! Her drinks are delicious and it's always good vibes in there. The set up is comfy and cute. Super healthy menu guilt free. Her menu is very creative compared to other nutrition shops. They can't keep up with her. Also the protein donuts are amazing and always delicious very soft and fresh.
Done gatekeeping this hidden gem. Whether you’re a gym rat, a busy parent, or just someone who actually cares about what they put in their body, The Parks Cafe delivers every time. The menu is stacked with clean, delicious options that don’t taste “healthy”, but 100% are. Coffee. Protein shakes. Energy teas. Açaí Bowls. Protein donuts. Perfect. Dutch Bros? I don’t need a teenager giving me a TED talk or trying to guess my astrology sign. Starbucks Frappe's are just bubble gut sugar bombs. Jamba Juice? It’s not 2011 anymore. I choose The Parks everytime. The staff is genuinely welcoming and knowledgeable (not fake-friendly), and the vibe is relaxed but energizing. Always perfect for my post-workout protein shake. Prices are solid and you always leave feeling better than when you walked in. This place deserves way more hype. If you haven’t been yet, you’re sleeping on it.
Done gatekeeping this hidden gem. Whether you’re a gym rat, a busy parent, or just someone who actually cares about what they put in their body, The Parks Cafe delivers every time. The menu is stacked with clean, delicious options that don’t taste “healthy”, but 100% are. Coffee. Protein shakes. Energy teas. Açaí Bowls. Protein donuts. Perfect. Dutch Bros? I don’t need a teenager giving me a TED talk or trying to guess my astrology sign. Starbucks Frappe's are just bubble gut sugar bombs. Jamba Juice? It’s not 2011 anymore. I choose The Parks everytime. The staff is genuinely welcoming and knowledgeable (not fake-friendly), and the vibe is relaxed but energizing. Always perfect for my post-workout protein shake. Prices are solid and you always leave feeling better than when you walked in. This place deserves way more hype. If you haven’t been yet, you’re sleeping on it.
I don’t know how to express this place in words but everyone has to go here. You want healthy, fun, uplifting and welcoming environment in your life guys The Parks is that environment. The girls who work there are so positive, friendly, supportive it’s like you can sit in there for hours and just feel so at ease and think you’re away on a mental vacation. The drinks are absolutely amazing, the donuts are fire. It’s so worth it and not only that but the Owner is a fitness coach so if you feel lost but want to workout you can go talk to her and she will get you set where you need too! But guys seriously I would try this place because you will find yourself in Lakeside more than you imagined. Look at these photos okay I’m hooked so you join the club now too! 🫶🏽