Sano means healthy mind and body in Italian, and this little Mercer Island cafe takes that idea seriously. Tucked into a suite just off the main drag, Sano is a healthy alternative to typical cafe fare, offering fresh juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and feel-good food that actually tastes good. It's equal parts cafe and wellness market, the kind of place locals stop into on the way to work and linger in on the weekend.
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Sano Cafe runs a focused menu of nutrient-dense drinks and food, made to order with whole ingredients. Fresh-pressed juices come in options like Goodness Greens and Golden Glow, while smoothies are customizable with a long list of add-ins, from chia to adaptogens and collagen protein. The house-made lemonades are worth a special mention, made with fresh lemon, alkaline water, and natural sweeteners in rotating flavors like lavender honey and activated charcoal. Rotating specials include daily elixirs, paninis, soups, and seasonal salads, along with hot drinks, matcha lattes, and house-made elixirs.
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Dairy-Free
Nut-free
Organic
Plant-Based
Raw
Vegan
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