Long before eating healthy became a pop culture trend, OC-based Rutabegorz was quietly serving organic and vegetarian fare in a coffeeshop environment. Lunch is most popular and by dinnertime Gen-Xers take over the place, making it more of a hanging-out-and-studying spot. You can customize sandwiches, crepes and wraps. Chairs and tables are a mish-mash of vintage and new, and most of the clientele are from local businesses or college campuses. In addition to the extensive coffee and fresh juice menu at this Bohemian-style cafe, you can order veggie burritos, pasta, spinach lasagna and stuffed mushrooms. Other favorites include the avocado and mushroom quesadillas, which are served in whole-wheat tortillas with black-bean chili and cheese fondue. There are vegan options, and everything is homemade. The cafe doubles as a bakery, so don't pass up its venerable carrot, dark chocolate and rocky road cakes.

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