Everybody stop what you are doing and head over to one of the best restaurants in Rock Hill, SC- Blend Riverwalk!
Lacy’s Loaded Leafy Greens at Blend Riverwalk (Loaded with protein, fiber, nutrients, and flavor!
Okay, so if you are reading this in the middle of the night, maybe wait until they open before you head over, but seriously you need to visit Blend Riverwalk ASAP.
Blend Riverwalk sits at the top of my best list (comings soon) for several reasons.
Blend Riverwalk Atmosphere
As soon as you walk in the door, you get this happy, airy, CLEAN, and cheerful vibe. The little eating bar area overlooking the Riverwalk shops is a nice touch as well. The teal stools add the perfect fun pop of color.
The Owners and Employees at Blend Riverwalk
The minute you cross the Blend Riverwalk threshold, you are greeted by friendly, easy-going smiles. Seriously, the owners are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.
The first time I met the owners, Peter and Caitlin, I felt like we were instant friends. However, I got the feeling that they make everyone feel that way.
The FOOD, FOOD, FOOD, and The TOPPINGS, TOPPINGS, TOPPINGS!!!
A restaurant becomes THE hot spot when the food is on point, am I right? Listen! Blend is set up like one of those “build-your-own” places (think Subway, Moe’s, MOD Pizza, Poke’ Bowl).
In these types of restaurants, you go down a line and tell the employees what you want on your sandwich (Subway), taco (Moe’s), pizza (MOD Pizza), rice bowl (Poke’ Bowl), etc. These “build-your-own” restaurants happen to be one of my favorite types of restaurants. You literally can build exactly what you want.
Blend Riverwalk, however, is “build-your-own” in overdrive! Blend Riverwalk is not a “build-your-own” sandwich place. It’s not a “build-your-own” salad place. It’s not a “build your own” rice bowl place. Blend Riverwalk is all of it!
You can build your own:
- Rice Bowl
- Wrap
- Sandwich
- Salad
- Smoothie
- Quinoa and Cous Cous Bowl
The variety doesn’t stop there. The topping selection is out of this world.
Here are a few toppings I can think of off the top of my head:
- Greek chicken (This is currently my go-to chicken. It is so tender and flavorful. Seriously, this chicken is TENDER and marinated to perfection!)
- Spicy Chicken
- Classic Chicken
- Turkey
- Falafel (oh how I love falafel!)
- Avocados
- An assortment of cheeses (My favorite is the goat cheese)
- Tons of vegetables
- Boiled eggs
- Edamamme
- Different types of leafy greens (One of the leafy green mixes comes from Growing JOY Farm. Growing Joy is a local farm that employs people with special needs. I have gotten the Growing Joy Farms greens every time).
- Banana Peppers
- Jalapenos
- A variety of Homemade dressings (If you like your food slightly spicy, try the Coconut Sriracha dressing- so good!)
From Superfood Salads to Baby Steps
I am only scratching the surface when it comes to the choices at Blend Riverwalk. You could make the ultimate nutrient-packed meal with all of these choices. But if you aren’t ready to go all-the-way superfood salad, you can definitely take baby steps here too. There is something for everyone. The last few times we went, Chad and I got a salad. Chad chose the Greek salad, and I chose the special of the week- Lacy’s Loaded Leafy Greens.
If that name sounds familiar, it might be because it is my name. Blend Riverwalk asked me to create my own special menu item to celebrate my new book, which is available at Blend Riverwalk!
Hilt made an Asian-style rice bowl, and Neeshie gulped down the Smore Smoothie.
My son and I may have sneaked in a sip of her smoothie, and trust me when I tell you, it was dessert heaven.
So why does Blend Riverwalk rank so high for me? The answer is simple. It’s a top contender for one of the best restaurants in Rock Hill because it checks all of the boxes. The atmosphere is clean and happy; the people are friendly; the food is fantastic AND NOURISHING, and raw meal combinations/toppings are endless!
