Om Cafe

Photo credit: Kim Schwaiger

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of Om Cafe for a few weeks as it’s located a couple short blocks from my office (where The Loading Dock Bar was) & I’ve heard great things about their Ferndale location.  So when I discovered that the tape had been cut I walked down for lunch.  I’m a failed vegetarian (I love pork too much!) and a person who associates with vegetarians, so I was really hopeful that Om would be a new spot to find some good grub. They do offer a few fish dishes so if you have a friend who is strictly carnivorous, they can still come.

There was no wait so we were seated immediately. In fact, the place was pretty empty, which raised some concerns. I chalked it up to having only been open about a week. However, about halfway through our meal it started filling up, although with a somewhat elderly-looking crowd.  Not really sure what that was all about, maybe a scenic tour bus dropped them off.

I declined our server’s offer of some “organic” lemonade as I prefer my lemonade riddled with pesticides. The menu offerings were definitely on the light & healthy side. Kim ordered the Spring Rolls, which I think provided around 10 calories. We were able to get back to the office and get her a bowl of cereal before she passed out from hypoglycemia. Probably a good place to eat if you suffer from diabeetus.

The menu is actually very creative. I had the Quinoa Protein Salad and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and the service was attentive. Overall, not a bad place for lunch and I’ll probably head back in the near future.